The wind direction was west south-westerly, there was very little wind early morning but the wind picked up slightly as the day went on. Migrants moving through were 2 Fulmar, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Whimbrel, 3 Barnacle Geese, 2 Sandwich Tern, 33 Swallow, 8 House Martin and 6 Goldfinch. Of particular interest was a Black Tern seen moving north. 3 Reed Warbler were found throughout the morning. Only 1 Northern Wheatear was found out on the reserve. 9 birds ringed today; 1 Reed Warbler, 2 Greenfinch, 3 Linnet, 1 Goldfinch and 2 Woodpigeon. Butterflies found included Small Copper, Common Blue and Green Hairstreak. A Cockchafer beetle was found in the moth trap.
