Sunday, 17 October 2021

17th October 2021

 Weather: SE force 3   drizzle at first

A grey start to the day with drizzle kept the Barn Owl from its normal routine.

Five Redwings dropped in early on however, and 4 Skylarks passed through during the day. As mentioned previously finches have been scarce this autumn, 26 island Linnets were joined today by a Siskin that passed through low down going south and a confiding Chaffinch on the ground.

 Four male Blackbirds were present.

and at least 4 Rock Pipits.

Early afternoon a Goldcrest was found feeding in Telegraph House east garden.

There were 7 Little Egrets and 4 Grey Herons, some of the herons scoured the island for voles as they have been doing during this period of plenty.


A Raven patrolled the west side of the island. Brent were estimated at 210, Shelduck counted at 325 and Curlew were also impressive at 530.

Photos SRW

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