Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
A sunny and slightly less breezy morning, with wind coming from the E. Tawny pipit still present and currently showing in the conservation area behind the sea watching hide (13:00). A Common sandpiper was seen on the jetty and hanging around for much of the morning, 6 Wheatear were present near the tip on the peninsula.
Sea movements north included; 7 Arctic tern, 4 Whimbrel and a Gannet. South flying; 5 Bar-tailed godwit and an Oystercatcher. Overland 33 swallow have been seen moving south by 13:00.
A Brown argus butterfly was seen flying around the compound and a dead slow worm that had been severed in half, possibly by a Blackbird.
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) having a stroll along the beach this morning, possibly in search of food for its cubs, could potentially be a male but hard to say.
Moth trapping: Pale prominent is today's pick of the 61 moths caught today. Once again the bulk (46) being Shuttle shaped darts. The pale prominent has labial palps and tufts on the tail segment, creating an elongated appearance, making the moth very cryptic.
Bird ringing: 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Goldfinch, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Reed warbler, 1 Willow warbler.