27th October 2023

 Weather:  SE force 4

 A small amount of migration this morning and although only 2 Siskin were noted following a heavy passage this autumn, one was caught for ringing, showing it's impressive wing pattern.

Two Reed Buntings were over the island and on the ground 3 Goldcrests, at least one of which was here from Tuesday. The Chiffchaff was probably a new bird today.

 

 A large Blackbird was also ringed, it was probably a passage visitor from the continent.

 A Shag was on the sea.

and Eiders kept mostly together with a single adult drake amongst the group of 8 immature/female types.

 A group of Turnstones and Redshank were in Niffy bay but were all soon moved by the large approaching tide.

Seen during the day were a Red-throated Diver, a Great Crested Grebe, 50 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Egrets and the Kestrel.

 Photos JE