Crossed Fingers! It Worked!

WINTERSETT Vis Mig from 07.20 to 16.10 and some of the best counts of this autumn. (all going south unless noted); Pink-footed Goose 205 in 3 skeins heading east, Snipe 1 west, Golden Plover 29, Buzzard 8, Kestrel 3, Merlin 1, Sparrowhawk 2, Cormorant 10, Redwing 20 west, Skylark 244 (a site vismig record), Swallow 246, House Martin 1, Meadow Pipit 3114 (third highest count ever), Pied Wagtail 111, Crossbill 12 east and 1 northwest, Siskin 37, Goldfinch 67, Linnet 304,Chaffinch 33, Bullfinch 9, Nuthatch 1, Reed Bunting 6. Anglers CP Wigeon 226, Shoveler 42, Water Rail 1, Yellow-legged Gulls a minimum of 3 adults with birds around through the day. Top Res Ringing A decent catch with;- Blackcap 3, Reed Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 4.