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| Shag at the north end |
The first multiple arrival of Brents to the islands this autumn took place this morning (following the single bird found a week ago) as geese were seen firstly south of Middle and later between the islands at the ebb tide (above). There were 10 pale-bellied birds and another individual thought to be a dark-bellied. Four Wigeon also hung about the east hoyle tideline at the flood tide. Despite being very clear overhead in the night, 9 Goldcrests and 4 Chiffchaffs were grounded and 6 Grey and 3 Pied wagtails Wagtails flew about and a Song Thrush and Reed Bunting were noted early in the morning. The large Linnet flock that has been a feature over the last few weeks reached a new high this morning with 165 on Middle and another 40 at Little Eye. Also in the Little Eye area at the flood tide were 230 Shelduck and 256 Curlew.
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| Linnets |
Ringed: 5 Goldcrests, 3 Chiffchaffs, 1 Robin, 1 Wren [ 447-35 ]
(DB,JE,CJ,PSW,SRW) photos CJ
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