A breezy and sunny day reduced the ringing totals compared to yesterday but there were some good birds on the move nevertheless, including an Osprey moving south offshore, a Serin in at the north end of the reserve, and a Yellow Wagtail down at the south end. 4 Sand Martin, 10 Swift and 5 Swallow were all southbound along with 3 Common Tern, 3 Mediterranean Gull and 3 Cormorant. Whimbrel, Grey Plover, Redshank and Curlew were also heading south, but 4 Common Scoter and a Fulmar were the only north movers.On site there were Willow, Sedge and Reed Warblers, plus the flock of 8 Greenfinch noted yesterday.
Treble-bar can be an abundant moth but is at a low ebb this year. This is despite its foodplant, St John's-wort, being very common on the reserve.
Ringing: 6 Willow Warbler, 3 Robin, 1 Whitethroat, 1 Sedge Warbler, 1 Linnet, 1 House Sparrow.