Bare minimum this morning as sole observer (with work to get on with) and the wrong decision. The 'lure' of Mealy Redpoll, never mind a high percentage of Lessers already ringed in distant parts, led to a single net & tape. This meant I couldn't do the rounds and the hour's coverage comprised some vis and whatever night migrants were round the office. Result - zero redpoll, despite patchy clear sky encouraging other vis. There were a few drops of very 'muddy' rain!
Vis mig office area 0715-0815
Meadow Pipit - 73
alba Wagtail - 22
Siskin - 3
Swallow - 1
Pink-footed Goose - flock of c97 north over golf course
Carrion Crow - 3 north - chased by locals
Linnet - 16 north
Chiffchaff - at least 3 'silent' migrants
Goldcrest - two noisy migrants
Blackcap - very lightweight female ringed
Great Tit - unringed one trapped
Blue Tit - unringed one trapped, surprisingly an adult
No further coverage from me, but Janet texted (thanks):
Wheatear - 6 Ocean Edge
Moths
Mass break-out of Common Quaker by Heysham standards with 7!
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