Very young juvenile Goldcrest was a surprise as there is only a couple of old June records for this species. As autumn Goldcrest movements don't begin until the end of August it is presumed that this bird was reared close nearby. The third Turtle Dove of the spring was another bonus although what a wandering Jay is doing here today is open to speculation. Good numbers of Painted Lady butterflies started to appear as the sun came out late morning.
Despite the far from ideal night for moths Aethes beatricella put in an appearance.
Ringing: 11 Linnet, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Dunnock, 1 Goldcrest, 1 House Sparrow.