Saturday, 31 October 2026

31st October 2026

 Weather:  ESE force 5,   SE 4/5 by mid morning  

 A very foggy start with a strong south easterly wind did not bring too much unfortunately. Winter thrushes etc. dominated this morning with 12 Blackbirds, 2 Redwings, 5 Fieldfares, a Song Thrush, 2 Brambling and a Reed Bunting, also 3 Chaffinches. There was also a small trickle through of Meadow Pipits. Ten Pink-footed Geese passed over. Counted were 27 Wigeon and 3 Teal, while more regular birds 140 Brent, 7 Shelduck and 20 Common Scoter showed. The male Stonechat was still here. A list of waders included 220 Redshank, 4,000 Dunlin, 600 Knot, 40 Grey Plover,  1 Ringed Plover and a single Bar-tailed Godwit.

Ringed: 2 Blackbirds


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