Hot breezy day. Southbound 98 Teal, 8 Black-headed Gull & Common Scoter with northbound 13 Gannet, 8 Common Scoter & Whimbrel was, again, a poor return considering the wind. On site migrants included 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, Grey Wag, Lesser Whitethroat, Pied Fly & Reed Warbler. The 3 Wheatear is the highest count of the autumn so far - only a dozen singles have been noted since the end of July and that might equate to less than ten individuals !
A couple of Pearly Underwing have appeared in recent days which are normally fairly regular immigrants here but have been very infrequent so far this year.
Ringing: 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Goldfinch, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Pied Flycatcher, 1 Reed Warbler.
