Monday 4 October 2021, Mellor

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weather

4/8 cloud, Wind South 3, temp c 12°c. Conditions much improved on recent days after further overnight rain

nocmig

Quiet again. Heavy rain overnight

vismig

At last, something to report. The improved weather this morning definitely unblocked some passage with a decent count of Meadow Pipits and other passerines. Counts below made between 07:55 and 09:15.

  • Meadow Pipit 160
  • Pied Wagtail 7
  • Siskin 3
  • Skylark 4
  • Chaffinch 2
  • Raven 1
  • Curlew 1
  • Chiffchaff in the garden

A spectacular count of 815 Meadow Pipits over a 15 minute period was reported from Pendleton this morning and several triple-figure counts were reported at coastal watchpoints.

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