A new season begins

Middleton Nature Reserve

It felt very autumnal this morning, just 6C at dawn and the ground covered in dew. It was calm, clear and very quiet, just a few Robins ticking. Gradually some birds made a move so today's 'haul' is listed below:

Vis:

Swallows - only 8 had roosted in the reedbed and just 60 flew over in drubs and drabs throughout the morning

Grey Wagtail - 13 (10 ringed)

Meadow Pipit - 10

Other:

Goldcrest - 1

Chiffchaff - 3

Whitethroat. - 3

Coal Tit - 1

Goldfinch - flock of 35

Linnet - 3

Reed Bunting - 5

Blackcap - 6

Robin - 10

Kestrel - 3 (one family)

On the Pond 

Tufted Duck - 5

JR