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Friday 25 March 2016

The first migration count kicks season off to a good (if late) start

    Thursday 24 March 2016


Counting period: 05:50 - 09:20
Count type: coastal vismig (landbased birds only)
Weather: wind SW2, cloud-cover 8/8
Observers: Andy Brown, Gary Hibberd and Robert Smith

SNSNSN
Cormorant  1  -  Redwing  834  -  Chaffinch  3  -  
Red Kite  1  -  Great Tit  14  -  Greenfinch  16  -  
Lapwing  2  -  Magpie  9  -  Goldfinch  57  -  
Woodpigeon  67  -  Jackdaw  5  -  Siskin  181  -  
Collared Dove  5  -  Rook  14  -  Linnet  44  -  
Meadow Pipit  200  -  Starling  22  -  redpoll sp.  1  -  
alba wagtail sp.  46  -  Tree Sparrow  9  -    

Totals: 1531 individuals, 20 species, 3:30 hours

Bold = Remarkable observation (scarce or rare species or large number)
Comments: The first day of suitable SW winds. 

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