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Wednesday 4th September 2024

First Dotterel for over ten years & the reappearance of the Wryneck ringed two days ago kept the punters happy. The supporting cast included 12 Wheatear 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Lesser 'throat, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Common Sand, Garden Warbler, Grey Wag, Mipit (1st of autumn), Purple Sand, Redstart, Tree Pipit & Yellow Wagtail. Southbound 245 Swallow, 14 Sand Martin, 4 House Martin & Little Egret. Offshore southbound 13 Cormorant, 8 Gannet & 2 Oyk was about it.

Couple of Oak Hook-tip in the last couple of days towards the end of their flight period have turned up.

Ringing: 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Reed Warbler, 1 Tree Pipit.