The day began with a fairly breezy northerly wind only to become even more strong, still from the north! Migrants moving through were dominated by large numbers of Common Terns, 107 were recorded heading north throughout the course of the morning. Other species on the move were 2 Gannet, 1 Fulmar, 1 Whimbrel and 21 Bar-tailed Godwit. The highlight of the day was a Red-necked Grebe seen heading north. Also present was the Shorelark and 8 Wheatear out on the reserve. Warblers recorded were 3 Common Whitethroat, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and 1 Chiffchaff. 2 birds ringed today; 1 Chiffchaff and 1 Common Whitethroat.
