NEW IN / OVER - 1 possibly 2 Brambling were heard which were the first of the year, 1 Redwing over at first light and at 8.39 a skein of 59 Pink-footed Goose went over south east. 1 Redpoll was also heard and seen flying over.
LINGERING - 1 Pintail, 3 Wigeon, 8 Gadwall and the 2 Pochard pair were still present with the usual duck species, 1 Golden Plover was seen and heard above the lagoon and this may have been yesterdays bird but it didn't land. Skylark were heard regularly in singles but only 2 birds were seen going over, most were too far up, the single Siskin was also evident. 1 Reed Warbler was heard and seen very briefly.
Generally there was very little visible movement. Full lists on eBIRD links below:
eBird Checklist - 3 Oct 2026 - Middleton Moor - 63 species
eBird Checklist - 3 Oct 2026 - Middleton Moor - 56 species
Reed Bunting - Ray Scally
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