Birds remain on the move

25th October 2024 – overcast/early showers E2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 10 Shag and 6 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Redwing, 2 Blackbird and 2 Song Thrush. Also seen were 2 Goldcrest
Diurnal Migration
Birds remain on the move with 1650 Jackdaw, 1000 Pink-footed Goose, 210 Starling, 54 Whooper Swan, 18 Meadow Pipit, 18 Carrion Crow, 8 Lesser Redpoll, 6 Tree Sparrow and a Brambling logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and 2 Raven were the best of the rest. A Barn Owl was active at dawn.