With the wind dropped right away to a light breeze and the temperature clinging to double figures, many of today's birds were actively feeding up in the relative calm. In the garden, a total of 2 Goldcrests, a Firecrest and a Blackcap reappeared from their sheltered hiding spots, although new Chiffchaffs at both the Obs and Southwell suggested there may have also been a small overnight arrival. Elsewhere at the Bill, a total of 3 Purple Sandpipers and a Turnstone were present and a lone Velvet Scoter was the highlight of the morning's seawatch. Amazingly, another 5 Painted Ladies were recorded around the Bill, where a Red Admiral was also on the wing.
One of the day's new Chiffchaffs was busy feeding around the Crown Estate pond where a Reed Bunting also dropped in © Jodie Henderson
