29th October 2014

A light/moderate north-north-westerly and sunny intervals resulted in 33 Bonxies moving south; in addition, a Great Northern Diver flew south, three Shoveler did the same, 231 Little Gulls moved south and three Common Terns were present offshore.

A Jack Snipe appeared near Old Fall, where there was also a Ring Ouzel, whilst 11 Twite were present near the Fog Station. Additional migrants included 40 Blackbirds at North/South Landing, three Goldcrests and a Woodcock. At least 220 Starlings came in off the sea, the Snow Bunting remained at the Fog Station and another overflew Old Fall.

Stonechat Alan Walkington
Stonechat, Alan Walkington