Highlights to birding between these dates are as follows:
2 Teal on the 9th.
7 Woodcock on the 7th.
Some late Manx Shearwaters with 1 on the 6th.
The Ringtail Hen Harrier has been present being seen on most days.
8 Chiffchaff and 5 Blackcap on the 7th marked a little arrival of birds.
Thrushes are still arriving in good numbers with Redwing being in triple figures throughout, peaking at 195 on the 7th and Fieldfare peaking at 60 on the 9th.
A late pair of Ring Ouzel were around on the 7th.
Snow Bunting have been around in good numbers recently with 26 on the 6th being the highest count in SW field but they have been present in double figures throughout.
On the 8th of Novmeber a drake Pochard was found by Brennig in the Landing Bay; this is an island Mega and only the tenth island record and the first since 2003.
Following on from that on the 9th a drake Shoveler turned up at Rocket Pole Pond; another rare duck for this isle, this one the 16th record.
Continuing the wildfowl bonanza a Great Crested Grebe was seen flying past Lametry; only the 8th island record !!!
Luke Marriner is back on the island for November helping out with census and ringing, covering while Joe is off island. With winds going to the east it might be a good week.