Wheatears
Overcast through the morning although it became brighter and sunnier by lunchtime with a light SW breeze; it was the first day of the autumn so far with a little overhead passage to talk about as birds on the move included 447 Swallows, 2 Sand Martins, 5 Grey Wagtails and 31 Meadow Pipits accentuated by 3 Hobbies and an Osprey high over the docks.
Grounded migrants were thin on the ground but comprised 5 Wheatears, a Blackcap, a Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warblers and a Reed Warbler.
Ringing: Robin 1, Blackcap 1, Willow Warbler 2, Reed Warbler 1, Grey Wagtail 1
Chinese Character is a classic "bird-poo" mimic in the traps at the moment