Western Conifer Seed Bug in the moth trap today.
The first Scarce Bordered Straw of the autumn, it is a pest species on a variety of agricultural crops.
10 birds ringed: Song Thrush 5, Blackbird 3, Chiffchaff 1, Great Tit 1.
Friday 12th October 2018
An overcast start to the day after overnight rain with wind from the Southwest. Two Yellow-browed Warbler were seen at Landguard during the morning, one was in the trees behind the kitchen and the other was on the Ickie Ridge. Noted on the reserve, 35 Linnet, 30 Goldfinch, 8 Pied Wagtail, 6 Meadow Pipit, 5 Song Thrush, 4 Med Gull, 2 Common Gull, 2 Skylark, 2 Wheatear, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Dunlin & 1 Sanderling. Going South, 108 Brent Goose, 16 Wigeon, 7 Cormorant, 6 Black-headed Gull, 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Knot, 1 Merlin & 1 Teal.
10 birds ringed: Song Thrush 5, Blackbird 3, Chiffchaff 1, Great Tit 1.
10 birds ringed: Song Thrush 5, Blackbird 3, Chiffchaff 1, Great Tit 1.