November 4th
We spent another interesting morning ringing at Shuart and saw 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Bramblings, 2 Stonechats, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Kestrels, 24 Skylarks, 1 Marsh Harrier, 4 Redpoll W, 1 Blackcap, 255 Redwings, 125 Fieldfares, 130 Blackbirds, 2 Common Buzzards, 15 Waxwings (14E, 1W), 18 Greylag Geese, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Snipe, 2 Ring-necked Parakeets, 5 Lapwings, 1 Golden Plover and 4 Corn Buntings.

Birds ringed 38: Goldcrest 1, Blackcap 1, Reed Bunting 2, Goldfinch 2, Robin 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Redwing 9, Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 18.

First winter male Blackbird

This afternoon Matt walked from Minnis Bay to Plumpudding and counted 120 Sanderling, 80 Turnstones, 1 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Rock Pipits, 1 Gannet, 1 Red-throated Diver, 16 Common Scoter, 40 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 2 Stonechats, 16 Curlew, 200 Oystercatchers, 3 Swallows and 1 Kingfisher.