Well, for the first time in what feels like an eternity the wind had finally eased for a short time, though only during the first few hours. This is the time of year I really enjoy as there is plenty more visible migration going on, this being very noticeable today with a Short-eared Owl and a Marsh Harrier moving west. Plenty of Finches were also on the move. Grounded migrants consisted of many Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps that are still occupying Hope Bottom, with a single Ring Ouzel also present here.
With the wind getting up it was game over for the day, but it looks as if next week might be the time when the Sibes finally start to appear.
Totals for the morning:
Chiffchaff - 40
Blackcap - 15
Ring Ouzel - 1
Short-eared Owl - 1 W
Marsh Harrier - 1 W
Golden Plover - 1 E
Brambling - 4 W
Reed Bunting - 10 W
Skylark - 25 W
Redwing - 1 W
Plenty of Finches moved east but weren't counted.
With the wind getting up it was game over for the day, but it looks as if next week might be the time when the Sibes finally start to appear.
Totals for the morning:
Chiffchaff - 40
Blackcap - 15
Ring Ouzel - 1
Short-eared Owl - 1 W
Marsh Harrier - 1 W
Golden Plover - 1 E
Brambling - 4 W
Reed Bunting - 10 W
Skylark - 25 W
Redwing - 1 W
Plenty of Finches moved east but weren't counted.
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| Short-eared Owl |
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| Marsh Harrier |
