Sunday November 15

A slightly late start. The forecast rain held off, although there was a strong south-westerly wind which made the birding a bit tricky.

There was no sign of the Black Redstart, so it has probably gone. I struggled to find anything particularly exciting today. The flash field contained only 18 Teal and 51 Greylag Geese.

The one that got away was an interesting large raptor but although I had an idea of what it might be, it  was miles away and receding into the distance all the time. Best left unidentified.

I ended up back at Netherstead scanning the skies in the hope it might reappear, which at least brought me the day's highlight as a very distant flock of at least 30 Golden Plovers flew south.

The camera didn't see much action, so just a couple of token shots for you.

Redpoll

Green Woodpecker

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