Seaford Head & Tide Mills 10/11/13

Superb weather at long last and finally the much anticipated Woodpigeon movement was underway, but unfortunately soon came to a halt. Precious little else moving overhead and low numbers as expected in the bushes, but still a great morning.

On Newhaven east pier at 2pm were 3 each of Purple Sandpiper and Turnstone.

Totals for the Head are:

Woodpigeon - 4000
Fieldfare - 1
Swallow - 1
Siskin - 2
Redpoll - 1
Firecrest - 2
Goldcrest - 1
Chiffchaff - 3
Reed Bunting - 1
Blackcap - 1

 Firecrest in Harry's Bush

 Long-tailed Tit in Harry's Bush

 Chiffchaff in Harry's Bush

First flock of Woodpigeons

Purple Sandpiper at Tide Mills