A north westerly wind blew during the morning allowing several new migrants to be found. New migrants today included 1 Reed Warbler, 1 Blackcap, 1 Hobby, 5 House Martin, 3 Swallow, 1 Goldfinch, 1 Lapwing, 3 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 1 Little Tern and 3 Barnacle Geese.
Painted Lady butterflies are becoming a more regular sight at the moment, in-and-around the observatory and nature reserve. This individual above has just recently arrived on our shores after its long migration from its warmer climate further South. As you can see this is a rather tatty and worn individual which is due to travelling such long distances to reach us here in the United Kingdom.
Ringing: 13 birds ringed during this morning including 4 Starling, 3 Linnet, 1 Woodpigeon, 1 Blackbird, 1 Dunnock, 1 Blue Tit, 1 Great Tit and 1 Blackcap.