The highlight bird of the day was a Red-breasted Flycatcher found flycatching at Quarry Pond in the morning, relocating to Quarterwall Copse in the afternoon, the second record for the island this autumn. Three Yellow-browed Warbler were seen across the island, with another bird trapped and colour-ringed, the sixth ringed this autumn. A Firecrest was also seen in Millcombe. 687 Chaffinch were logged, along with 3 Hawfinch, four Brambling, and a Redpoll. 173 Redwing and 4 Ring Ouzel were recorded, along with a Whinchat, a Wheatear, four Black Redstart, and a Stock Dove. The Barnacle Goose continues to feed in Barton's Field throughout the day. 4 Snow Bunting were recorded including a juvenile female ringed at night in Southwest Field.
Red-breasted Flycatcher at Quarry Pond ©Ross Bower