Thursday, 18 October 2018

18th October 2018


Weather: E  1  vis 12 mls
A Lapwing down on the Whaleback before dawn was unexpected  today, but the 5 Redwing heard calling overhead were not, 6 Song Thrush were down on the island .
 A handful of local Meadow Pipit were about and 46 passed over along with 3 Reed Bunting , 18 Skylark and 9 Pied Wagtail. On the island were 18 Linnet, 4 Dunnock and 5 Goldcrest.
Turnstone were counted at 62, Ringed plover 24 and Redshank 160.
A Raven flew east passed the North End and 8 Pintail flew west. An unusual record came from Jane Turner who saw a Water Rail fly from the direction of Middle Eye towards Red Rocks.
The Kestrel is still about and loves posing for the camera !
 photos AS

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