October 14th

We had an excellent morning's ringing session at Reculver where the best bird was our second Yellow-browed Warbler of the year. Other birds we saw included 12 Chiffchaffs, 1 Kestrel, 1 male Tawny Owl calling at 0600 (191st), 6 Redwing, 2 Grey Herons, 34 Siskins, 3 Stonechats, 1 Golden Plover, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Ravens, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 5 Goldcrests, 2 Dartford Warblers, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Firecrest, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Green Sandpiper, 30 Meadow Pipit, 1 Yellowhammer, 20 Linnets, 9 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Kingfisher and 15 Chaffinches.

Birds ringed 58: Wren 3, Goldcrest 3, Chiffchaff 11, Yellow-browed Warbler 1, Firecrest 1, Stonechat 3, Reed Bunting 15, Meadow Pipit 4, Blackcap 1, Chaffinch 1, Dunnock 12, House Sparrow 1, Yellowhammer 1, Song Thrush 1.

Yellow-browed Warbler

Female Firecrest

Meadow Pipit

Male Stonechat

Between 0730 and 1330 Derek Smith walked from Shuart to Coldharbour and back via Plumpudding. He counted 3 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Common Buzzards, 7 Kestrels, 2 Sparrowhawks, 62 Starlings W, 2 Grey Wagtails W, 1+ Bearded Tit, 83 Chaffinches W, 28 Goldfinches W, 54 Siskins W, 16 Stonechats, 14 Cetti's Warblers, 56 Chiffchaffs, 3 Blackcaps, 1 Reed Warbler, 7 Goldcrests, 2 Firecrests and 8 Corn Buntings.