A reasonably strong south westerly breeze this morning, with another good passage of Hirundines and duck on the sea.
There were a few birds in the bushes, a lingering Pied Flycatcher was joined by a Spotted Flycatcher and there were a few Whitethroats, Lesser Whitethroats and a Blackcap in the brambles. A total of 189 Swallows headed south along with 38 House Martins, 5 Sand Martins and a Swift.
Out on the Reserve, 2 Wheatears were by the Tank Blocks and 24 Pied Wagtails were feeding on the lawn.
The first Brent Goose of the Autumn headed south on the sea along with 64 Wigeon, 37 Teal, 2 Pintail, a Mallard and 34 Shelduck. 10 Shelduck also headed west into the river along with a Ruddy Shelduck, this constitutes the sites 3rd record although its origin is anyone's guess!
There were a few waders moving south as well, with 8 Ringed Plover, 7 Oystercatcher, 4 Knot, 4 Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, a Dunlin and a Curlew recorded this morning. A Kestrel came in off the sea and a Harbour Porpoise was also on the sea.
Moth numbers were poor again. Agriphila selasella is getting to the end of the flight period.
Ringing: 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Whitethroat