18th October 2022 – bright and sunny NNE1
Rarities
A Yellow-browed Warbler was seen early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing and 5 Song Thrush, also logged were 29 Robin, 21 Goldcrest, 20 Wren and 2 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
The skies provided variety with 1050 Jackdaw, 210 Starling, 100 Skylark, 95 Tree Sparrow, 81 Meadow Pipit, 70 Pink-footed Goose, 64 Linnet, 44 Pied Wagtail, 26 Chaffinch, 17 Siskin, 12 Greenfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, 4 Brambling, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Rook and single Bullfinch and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was amongst 3 Sparrowhawk and a Water Rail was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
At least 10 Red Admiral were seen.
