Heysham Obs
Not able to really concentrate on the vis this morning, but it was quite extensive. Approximate figures 0715-0900 as follows:
Meadow Pipit - 150 (gross underestimate?)
Chaffinch - 180
Siskin - 30
Swallow - 2
Goldfinch - 35
Grey Wagtail - 5 (3+1+1)
Linnet - 18
alba Wagtail - 40
Reed Bunting - 4
Pink-footed Goose - c380 in 5 skeins during the morning
Grounded/low-level migration
Chiffchaff - there were 6 or so around the office area at 0715 with 5 subsequently ringed during the morning
Goldcrest - again conspicuous by its absence on a circuit of the reserve with just one & another ringed
Garden Warbler - one lightishweight bird ringed
Coal Tit - 7 ringed and some evidence of a small movement
Wheatear - one Ocean Edge
