Friday's Visible Migration

A good morning on the cliffs - very little variety but the tally of 1440 Meadow Pipits was the seventh highest count since at least 2001. All the highest counts have been in March or April. Note just 8 Redwings - a marked contrast to yesterday's total.

Hunstanton Cliffs (Norfolk, England) Friday 21 March 2014    Counting period: 6:05-8:05 Weather: wind SW3, cloud-cover 7/8, temperature 5 ℃ Observers: Chris Mills & Andy Brown S N S N S N Dark-bellied Brent Goose - 9 Redwing 8 - Greenfinch 2 - Marsh Harrier 2 - Mistle Thrush 1 - Goldfinch 7 - Woodpigeon 84 - Jackdaw 3 - Siskin 23 - Collared Dove 8 - Carrion Crow 11 - Linnet 65 - Meadow Pipit 1440 - Starling 3 - redpoll sp. 1 - alba wagtail sp. 59 - Chaffinch 1 - Snow Bunting 1 - Totals: 1728 individuals, 18 species, 2:00 hours Bold = Remarkable observation (scarce or rare species or large number)