Common Buzzard heads diurnal migration

15th October 2011 – bright and sunny SE3/2
Grounded Migrants
A selection of grounded birds included 40 Greenfinch, 20 Chaffinch, 8 Long-tailed Tit, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Coal Tit, 2 Blackcap and 2 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A varied selection of species were again on the move a Common Buzzard leading sightings which also included: 480 Starling, 175 Jackdaw, 100 Meadow Pipit, 45 alba Wagtail, 45 Linnet, 30 Chaffinch, 30 Greenfinch, 5 Swallow, 5 Skylark, 3 Tree Sparrow, 3 Pintail, 3 Rook, 2 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin and single Lesser Redpoll and Brambling.
Miscellaneous
At least 30 Little Egret are now present along the eastern shore.