October 26th
It began dull and misty but brightened up later as we spent the morning ringing on the Marsh south of the railway. We saw 35 Fieldfares W, 1 Kestrel, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 4 Stonechats, 15 Redwings, 2 Grey Partridges, 8 Robins, 380 Starlings W, 12 Song Thrushes, 1 Grey Wagtail, 42 Chaffinches, 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Goldcrests, 29 Skylarks, 2 Kingfishers, 1 Marsh Harrier, 20 Blackbirds, 5 Siskins, 20 Golden Plovers, 33 Lapwings W and 2 Yellowhammers.

Birds ringed 25: Wren 2, Goldcrest 2, Robin 2, Reed Bunting 6, Stonechat 3, Dunnock 1, Redwing 2, Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 4.

Male Stonechat

During the morning Derek Smith walked from Shuart to Coldharbour via Plumpudding and Coldharbour. Birds he saw included 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Merlin, 1 Snipe W, 2 Bearded Tits, 32 Skylarks NW, 11 Pied Wagtails W, 8 Cetti's Warblers, 58 Chaffinches W, 19 Siskins W, 11 Redpolls W and 17 Goldfinches W.