One of two Sanderling on the beach yesterday afternoon. Its difficult to determine at this time of the year whether they are still heading north to breed or are turning around and heading south. It is quite possible that laggards are still going up to the far north to nest when failed breeders are starting to head back towards Africa.
Migrants this morning typically in short supply but included a Hobby plus southbound 87 Swift, 15 Black-headed Gull, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin & a Curlew. A female Green Woodpecker is quite probably the same bird as noted here a couple of days back and when trapped showed an extensive brood patch. This is indicative of a breeding attempt somewhere but she has been compelled to move at an unexpected time quite likely as a result of some trauma in her life (like the bulldozers have destroyed her home ?).
Treble-bar is another species (like yesterdays featured moth) that used to be abundant here but now occurs in much reduced numbers despite its food plant, St John's-wort's, being common here.
Ringing: 1 Dunnock, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Wren.