A calm southerly air flow today proved productive for a few new migrants to be evident in-and-around the observatory.
New migrants today included 4 Grey Heron, 6 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Gadwall, 4 Whimbrel, 1 Ringed Plover, 3 Sandwich Tern, 1 Common Tern, 3 Oystercatcher, Horsefly, 6 Common Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Reed Warbler, 1 Nightingale, 9 Swallow, 6 Sand Martin, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Siskin, 1 Great-Spotted Woodpecker and 1 Wheatear.
Several stunning Gatekeepers around the observatory at the moment.
Ringing: 33 birds ringed during the course of the morning 12 Greenfinch, 5 Linnet, 4 Starling, 4 House Sparrow, 2 Wren, 1 Common Whitethroat, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Reed Warbler, 1 Pied Wagtail, 1 Dunnock and 1 Collared Dove.