November 8th

It was cold and overcast again this morning as we had another ringing session at Shuart. Birds we saw included 3 Chiffchaffs, 67 Redwings, 1 Barn Owl, 1 Firecrest, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Sparrowhawk, 5 Goldcrests, 2 Water Rails, 5 Bramblings, 1 Hawfinch flying high south-west and calling, 47 Fieldfares, 1 Common Buzzard, 24 Lapwings, 6 Ring-necked Parakeets, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 7 Siskins, 10 Chaffinches, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 11 Goldfinches and 1 Marsh Harrier.

Birds ringed 17: Goldcrest 3, Chiffchaff 2, Wren 1, Chaffinch 2, Robin 2, Great Tit 1, Dunnock 5, Blackbird 1.

This morning Dave Smith was from Shuart to Plumpudding and counted 4 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Jay, 4 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrests, 3 Firecrests, 10 Song Thrushes, 30 Blackbirds, 15 Fieldfares, 2 Stonechats, 4 Bramblings, 15 Siskins and 2 Corn Buntings.