30th October 2026 – sunny spells SE3/5
Grounded Migrants
There were no early morning thrushes although the Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Many birds were on the move including 1,580 Starling, 685 Woodpigeon, 210 Jackdaw, 160 Chaffinch, 90 Pink-footed Goose, 42 Meadow Pipit, 29 Linnet, 27 Skylark, 25 Reed Bunting, 19 Greenfinch, 16 Goldfinch, 8 Mistle Thrush, 6 Stock Dove, 5 Tree Sparrow, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin and single Great White Egret and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and a Jack Snipe were logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
