Living on Birch and Alder which don't grow here, its always a delight to catch an Iron Prominent
A lovely, warm , sunny day with a light westerly breeze which was mainly notable for the first half-decent arrival of 21+ Willow Warblers of the autumn, whilst not a huge number, it was still great to see the delicate, lemon-yellow sprites flitting around the bushes.
Other birds of note were thin on the ground but did include 10 Barnacle Geese north, a Black Redstart, 16 Common Terns, 4 House Martins, 24 Sand Martins and 8 Swallows south, 12 Oystercatchers, 2 Sparrowhawks, a Turnstone, 4 Whimbrel and a Yellow Wagtail.
Ringing: Woodpigeon 1, Willow Warbler 10, Wren 3, Whitethroat 1