Cetti’s Warbler double

11th November 2023 – bright and sunny N1
Grounded Migrants
Two Cetti’s Warbler are the first multiple record for the island. Early morning thrushes involved 41 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing and 3 Mistle Thrush while 3 Chiffchaff and 3 Goldcrest were amongst 17 Long-tailed Tit.
Diurnal Migration
A few species remain on the move with 220 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Woodpigeon, 4 Whooper Swan and 2 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and a Purple Sandpiper was logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Water Rail were logged.