Every morning has been different this week and this morning looked very duff at dawn with cloud spilling in from the west. However, it soon became apparent that small flocks of Starlings were bombing SW - a route which is not ex-local-roost. Indeed they were crossing over local ex-roost birds heading east from the harbour.
Vis mig
Starling - 1374 SW in about 26 flocks
Chaffinch - 153 (including flock of 36)
Meadow Pipit - 17
Jackdaw - 161
Grey Wagtail - 2
Redwing - 51
Linnet - 3
alba Wagtail - 14
Siskin - 4
Greenfinch - 10
Skylark - 14
Goldfinch - 2
Pink-footed Goose - 316 plus 35 S
Whooper Swan - 13 south
Grounded
Chiffchaff - the resident male by the office still
Goldcrest - 3 ringed
Blackcap - one ringed
Robin - unringed bird
Wheatear - 1
No sign Chough Heysham Head
