Watched this morning from Beer Stables, 07:35 - 09:10. At about 9am, dark clouds engulfed from the west, ensuring passage dried right up.
The highlight was a single Hawfinch over at 08:10; it flew west about 80/100m north of me - the light was perfect which made the bird look simply stunning. As usual for this site, it was only just above hedge-top height.
Other birds seen during this watch included: 1,290 Wood Pigeon (see pics below), 3 Stock Dove, 11 Skylark, 4 alba Wagtail, 15 Meadow Pipit, 2 Rock Pipit, 1 Redwing, 48 Starling, 104 Chaffinch, 4 Siskin, 3 Greenfinch, 14 Goldfinch, 4 Linnet, 2 Yellowhammer and 2 Reed Bunting.
The highlight was a single Hawfinch over at 08:10; it flew west about 80/100m north of me - the light was perfect which made the bird look simply stunning. As usual for this site, it was only just above hedge-top height.
Other birds seen during this watch included: 1,290 Wood Pigeon (see pics below), 3 Stock Dove, 11 Skylark, 4 alba Wagtail, 15 Meadow Pipit, 2 Rock Pipit, 1 Redwing, 48 Starling, 104 Chaffinch, 4 Siskin, 3 Greenfinch, 14 Goldfinch, 4 Linnet, 2 Yellowhammer and 2 Reed Bunting.
On Axe Estuary Whooper Swan still present, also Black Redstart still yesterday at Axmouth Yacht Club.
