Where are all the Goldcrests?

14th September 2009 - overcast NE2
Grounded Migrants
Autumn passage has so far only been notable for the lack of Goldcrests, cloudy skies prevailed today but birds were still thin on the ground with just 7 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Wheatear, 2 Song Thrush and a Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Quieter than of late with 200 Meadow Pipit, 6 Grey Wagtail, 4 alba Wagtail and single Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first two juvenile Curlew Sandpiper of the autumn appeared.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Little Egret continue to roam along the eastern shore and the Kingfisher put in another appearance.