Pleasant morning although a Hoopoe early on was most unfriendly as it did a quick disappearing trick. On the move southbound 672 Swallow, 71 House Martin, 18 Sand Martin, 12 Wigeon, 9 Shelduck, 3 Lapwing & Hobby. Amongst assorted fare on site 9 Wheatear, 8 Willow Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Blackcap, 4 Lesser' throat, 3 Whinchat, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Yellow Wag, 2 Black Red, 2 Mipit, 2 Redstart, Grey Wag, Pied Fly & Reed Warbler. That 'long distant migrant', male Pheasant, first seen yesterday was again present.
First site record of the immigrant micro moth
Euchromius ocellea which was a major rarity until a couple of years ago but now occurs more frequently in the UK.
Ringing: 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat, 1 Blackbird, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Pied Flycatcher.
