Fri 5th Nov 21

A better day today with a light breeze and sunshine, and a few good birds as well with another Snow Bunting, a few Woodcock and bird of the day a cracking Dartford Warbler found by Max Martin near the golf course dump. I do hope it's there tomorrow. 

Reports from today:

Mick Grover

09:31 Woodcock, just before the hide.

Dave Cummings

11:47 Snow Bunting by raised tee.

Matt Lonsdale

12:49 Snow Bunting still on seawall next to gate at raised tee.

17:31 Haven today- 07:10-14:00 then 15:00-16:30. Brilliant day. Dartford warbler (male, on bluethroat trail), Lap Bunting (over), Snow Bunting (raised tee), 3 Fieldfare, c10 Redwing, c50 Blackbirds, c5 Song Thrush, 4+ Buzzards, 200+ Starling, 2 Woodcock, 6 Brambling (5 over, 1 approach road). 

07:10-09:40 Vismig- Lap Bunt over @ 7:50 calling, 5 Brambling (4 in/off), Greenfinch, Fieldfare, Grey Wag. loads of Siskins on the move but too high and trickle of other usual bits. 

Seawatch- south unless stated, same time. Little Gull, 227 Brent (150N, 57s), 19 Wigeon, 2 Mallard, 4+ Teal, 3 Oyk, 6 Scoter N, 2 Guillemot (N), 9 Shelduck N, 2 Pintail, 3 Gannet.

Max Martin

14:39 Just had cracking views of Dartford Warbler in bramble bush opposite GC dump.

14:44 Bird flew towards me and  perched on top of the bush before entering it and has not called since, possibly moving south and using bushes for cover 🤷‍♂️

16:09 Dartford still present along Bluethroat trail just before GC dump.