Now that storms Ali and Bronagh have passed, we were finally able to get out and see what the birds are doing. We chose Broadwater, this being our most sheltered site. We spent around three hours there, catching 30 birds over half of which were departing summer migrants. well probably since we do get a fair number of wintering Chiffchaff locally. There were also birds to remind us that winter is just around the corner.
3M Goldcrest
3M Blackbird with retained juvenile feathers on head
After a spectacular summer, the latest reports seem to indicate that winter 2018-19 may be just as memorable, but for different reasons. Snow in the UK, lasting over a four month period is what's forecast - so we shall see.
Total: 28 (2)
Dunnock - 1
Wren - 1
Blackbird - 1
Blackcap - 5
Chiffchaff - 11
Goldcrest - 3 (1)
Blue Tit - 1
Great Tit - 4 (1)