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Thursday 15th August 2019


Up to eight Pied Wagtail were feeding out on the reserve.

A westerly wind persisted all day but at least the rain held off in the end. Early on there was a Hobby breakfasting on the local Linnets. Southbound we had 38 Swift, 4 Swallow, 3 Black-headed Gull, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Curlew and 2 Whimbrel. Other migrants on site were 8 Willow Warbler, 5 Wheatear and a Skylark.


Beautiful Plume is a commonly encountered plume moth, the caterpillars feeding on a wide range of plants.

Ringing: 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Blackcap, 1 Whitethroat, 1 Goldfinch, 2 Blackbird, 3 House Sparrow, 1 Blue Tit