It seems that 6 of the 8 Ring Ouzels had left us overnight only 2 being seen early on. Yesterdays catch was boosted to 6 individuals in total after posting which represents a new day record catch of this species for the site. Other migrants hanging on included a male Stonechat and at least 16 Wheatears. Interestingly a Wheatear was retrapped today that was originally ringed 8 days ago, suggesting that some individuals stick around longer than expected. There was a bit of movement elsewhere, including the first Swift of the year heading South, following its lead were 3 Shelduck, 3 Fulmar, 6 Gannet, a Swallow, 3 Kittiwake and 4 Whimbrel. Whilst heading the opposite direction were 3 Fulmar, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Gannet, a Common Tern and 3 Bonxie, continuing the good run of skuas.
Rain and strong winds for alot of the morning and into the afternoon prevented much ringing effort, though a brief window allowed some more Wheatears to be ringed out on the reserve, bringing the total ringed so for for the year to 56. Totals: Wheatear 7, Blackcap 2, Wren 1.
