Meadow pipits a plenty in the rain

Hunstanton Cliffs

Counting period: 06:20 - 08:20 Count type: coastal vismig (landbased birds only) Weather: wind var2, cloud-cover 8/8, precipitation drizzle Observers: Gary Hibberd and Robert Smith S N S N S N Little Egret    1    -    House Martin    2    -    Linnet    146    -    Lesser Black-backed Gull    2    -    Wheatear    2    -    redpoll sp.    11    -    Collared Dove    1    -    flava wagtail sp.    2    -    Goldfinch    22    -    Rook    3    -    alba wagtail sp.    9    -    Siskin    144    -    Sand Martin    1    -    Meadow Pipit    1378    -       Swallow    22    -    Tree Pipit    1    -       Totals: 1747 individuals, 16 species, 2:00 hours Bold = Remarkable observation (scarce or rare species or large number) Comments: Wind direction variable, from SW to SSE. A nice count of meadow pipits which was not witnessed on Scolt Head to the east which was a surprise.