Thrush slow down

Recent easterly winds had brought a large influx of Blackbirds to the east coast and it was hoped that a few thrushes would be still coming through on Wednesday morning. Sadly numbers attracted to Paul's garden in Burgh Castle were somewhat reduced with the number of Redwing caught not even reaching double figures.

The day was brightened when the first Common Redpolls of the Autumn were trapped along with a few Lesser Redpolls that were trapped above the tape lure.

Common Redpoll                                              Lesser Redpoll

Further excitement was experienced when a very grey looking Chiffchaff was caught giving the impression of the Siberian race tristis.

Siberian Chiffchaff ?

Totals - 37 new, (16) retraps
Wren - 1
Robin - 1, (4)
Blackbird - 13, (4)
Song Thrush - 1
Redwing - 9
Chiffchaff - 1
Goldcrest - 1
Long-tailed Tit - (4)
Coal Tit - 1
Blue Tit - 2, (1)
Great Tit - (3)
Goldfinch - 2
Lesser Redpoll - 3
Common Redpoll - 2