Saturday, 7 October 2023

7th October 2023

 Weather: WSW force 1/2,   SW 1/2 in the afternoon   

In line with recent days there were 2 Chiffchaffs and 4 Goldcrests on the ground, 2 Reed Buntings and 5 Skylarks recorded, new however were dozens of Siskins calling overhead and 2 Magpies on the island, one of which was caught for ringing. A Dunnock was noted, the first for some time, also 3 Pied Wagtails and 2 Starlings.

 

The best of the waders were 11 Bar-tailed Godwits, 12 Sanderling and 146 Redshank. Seven Eiders were about the shore. The Kestrel was still here and the only butterflies were one Red Admiral and a Small Heath.

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