Tuesday 22nd October

A dry day! The mist which was present at first very soon cleared, and it was a lovely day. Overhead migration was absolutely superb, and I recorded 73 Redwings, even more than yesterday's count of 67, but in much better weather. Siskins were next numerous, with 14 recorded, and I had my first 2 Fieldfares of the autumn over. A single Blackcap was singing sub song along Green Lane. Goldfinches were surprisingly scarce, with only 4 recorded, but 3 Stock Doves flying south were a surprise, and a very nice one too. The highlight of the morning was a single female/juvenile type Ring Ouzel seen on ornamental bushes at the top of Poundfield Road at around 07:29.