October 5th
Although it started cold this morning it developed into a fantastic sunny day. We spent the morning ringing near Reculver and saw 2 Common Buzzards, 3 Green Woodpeckers, 4 Siskin W, 14 Chiffchaffs, 5 Blackcaps, 1 Reed Warbler, 10 Song Thrushes, 5 Blackbirds, 3 Goldcrests, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 2 Little Owls, 16 Jays W, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Kingfishers, 1 Water Rail, 3 Grey Herons, 5 Teal, 30 Mallard, 57 Skylarks, 2 Kestrels, 1 Marsh Harriers, 10 Magpies and 2 Short-eared Owls seen out on the marsh later.