There was an increase of Meadow Pipit moving through today with 20 on the reserve and 27 going over heading South. Tree Sparrow were also increasing with 9 coming in from the North and joining the House Sparrow around the Radar Tower. 27 Goldfinch were feeding amongst the 180 Linnet on the reserve. Also on the reserve, 22 Pied Wagtail, 10 Blackcap, 6 Wheatear, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Sparrowhawk & 1 Whinchat.
Noted going South 76 Swallow, 12 Black-headed Gull, 9 Sand Martin, 6 Grey Wagtail, 2 House Martin & 1 Oystercatcher.
Offshore at the point 17 Common Tern plus 5 going South & 14 Sandwich Tern.
The second generation of Pale Mottled Willow is out and about but we often struggle to see any of the first generation earlier in the year.
20 birds ringed: Blackcap 8, Blue Tit 3, Meadow Pipit 2, Tree Sparrow 2, Chiffchaff 1, Grey Wagtail 1, House Sparrow 1, Robin 1, Willow Warbler 1