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Saturday 22nd November 2014

Dull old morning as far as the weather goes. A very small handful of late autumn migrants new in today including 10 Redwing, 2 Lesser Redpoll, Lapwing, Snipe, Curlew, Fieldfare, Blackcap, Bullfinch & Goldcrest (+ a couple of Goldcrests left over from recent days). Offshore heading south 144 Brent, 54 Shelduck, 30 Wigeon, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Teal, 3 Goldeneye, 2 Mallard, Red-throated Diver, Gannet, Tufted Duck, Common Scoter & Turnstone plus north bound 14 Brent, Red-throated Diver & Common Scoter. 4 Turnstone have been on the beach the last couple of days as have a few Med Gulls scavenging from the fishermen.

7 birds ringed: 2 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Wren, 1 Blackcap, 1 Blackbird, 1 Starling.