26th October 2024 – bright and sunny S2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 40 Redwing, 16 Song Thrush, 10 Blackbird and a Mistle Thrush. Also recorded were single Cetti’s Warbler and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were quieter this morning with 400 Jackdaw, 23 Whooper Swan, 30 Meadow Pipit, 5 Woodpigeon, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Siskin and a Stock Dove logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and at least 2 Water Rail remain. A Short-eared Owl was active at dawn and dusk and a Barn Owl at dusk.
