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22nd Oct

The highlight of the day was a Siberian Chiffchaff caught in the moat. The Yellow-browed Warbler was still in the Trapping Area while other grounded migrants included 40 Chiffchaffs, six Firecrests, 40 Goldcrests and a Ring Ouzel. Birds passing overhead included 70 Stock Doves, a Woodlark, 12 Skylarks, 60 Swallows, two Grey Wagtails, three Rock Pipits, a Brambling, 15 Redpolls, a Crossbill, 100 Goldfinches and 90 Siskins. Eleven Mediterranean Gulls were the only birds of interest moving offshore.

Three Porpoises and a Grey Seal were seen offshore and a Brown Hare was seen on the land.

Eight Mediterranean Stick-insects and a Mottled Shieldbug were found in the Observatory garden and a Clouded Yellow butterfly was seen.