Saturday 13 October 2012

Wintersett 13.10.12

We've had a great week at Wintersett for returning and passing migrants. It continued today with the appearance of an adult SLAVONIAN GREBE on Anglers CP.   The 3 Egyptian Geese and the drake American Wigeon were also still here. A Peregrine  flew by in fields next to the car park  and an adult Yellow-legged Gull came in this afternoon.  A Red Admiral was also seen.
Anglers CP Vis. Mig. Highlights:    Swallow  3 S,    Starling 1088 (83 NW + 1005 W),  Wood Pigeon 700 S ,  Crossbill 4 E,     Redwing 84 W,   Fieldfare 1 W.  A total of 31 Jays went through - (9 S,  5 W,  4 E,  13 N)
Wintersett Res: Chiffchaff 1,  Grey Wagtail 2 and  GOOSANDER 2 males.

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