A Moorhen was seen in St John's Valley is the first record for the autumn, as was a Hobby seen over Millcombe late afternoon. The Wryneck was still around the Upper East Side Path. A Siberian Chiffchaff was seen and subsequently ringed in Millcombe, five Yellow-browed Warblers were also seen across the island with one ringed in Millcombe, and three Firecrest. A Great Northern Diver and three Common Gull were seen in the Landing Bay. A Jack Snipe was in Barton's field and two Woodcock were in Millcombe early morning. The Barnacle Goose continues to hang around with domestic Geese in Barton's Field. 736 Chaffinch were recorded, alongside 69 Siskin, 2 Greenfinch, a Brambling, and a Hawfinch. 220 Redwing is the highest count of the autumn so far, and one Ring Ouzel was also seen. Three Snow Bunting, six Grey Wagtail, two Whinchat, and four Black Redstart were also recorded.
Siberian Chiffchaff ringed in Millcombe ©Tom Williams