Corvids
Jay | Very scarce autumn migrant, only ever seen during this species occasional irruptive movements. |
Magpie | Breeds locally, (three or four pairs.) There is some evidence of southward movement with up to 20 birds/day seen in late October. |
Jackdaw | Strictly a late autumn migrant. Hitting the right day would seem to be very important. i.e. a single flock of 120 birds on 19/10/97 was one of the few records of the year. |
Rook | A passage migrant, Mainly late autumn, usually in small no's. |
Carrion Crow | Small no's. are always present, up to 10 birds. Breeds in the area. Carrion Crow can be a major feature of autumn visible migration, with up to 80 birds per day during favourable conditions in October. |
Raven | Rare visitor: 2 on Middleton Salt Marsh 22/4/07 |
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