Migration at last!

13th October 2022 – bright and sunny V1/2
Grounded Migrants
After seemingly endless unsuitable conditions the first obvious movement of the month produced 33 Wren, 33 Robin, 15 Dunnock, 14 Goldcrest, 13 Chiffchaff, 8 Stonechat, 2 Blackcap, 2 White Wagtail, 2 Song Thrush and a Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Birds moving through the morning included 206 Pink-footed Goose, 180 Linnet, 160 Jackdaw, 160 Starling, 120 Skylark, 40 Meadow Pipit, 22 Swallow, 20 Chaffinch, 18 Pied Wagtail, 5 Siskin, 3 Rock Pipit, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Rook and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Mammals
Two Otter were seen.
Dragonflies
Migrant Hawker and Common Darter are still on the wing.
Butterflies and Moths
A few butterflies were still on the wing with 5 Red Admiral and a Small Copper seen.