Despite the clear and calm conditions we had yesterday evening, this morning turned out to be rather different. Overnight, several migrants had dropped in and weren't evident until several hours after first light.
Light rain and mist during the morning had grounded c. 5 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest, 26 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare (see above picture) and 1 Yellowhammer, plus 1 Wheatear. Just 1 Black Redstart was still hanging around on the nature reserve.
Offshore, 3 Brent Geese, 2 Cormorant, 1 Greylag Goose, 1 Golden Plover and 5 Ringed Plover.
Ringing: 8 birds ringed today - 3 Goldcrest, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Robin, 1 Chaffinch and 1 Blackbird and 1 Collared Dove.