Wednesday 14th September 2022

 

This Bonxie flying around over the river mouth, even landed on the jetty before being washed off by a little wave, is probably on its last legs as Bird Flu has devastated this species.

On a more cheerful front a handful of migrants included 20 Mipit, 8 Blackcap, 7 Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler, 3 Lesser 'throat, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat & a couple of new Robins. Very little vis mig with southbound 143 Swallow, 15 Mipit, 3 Grey Wag & a Heron with offshore movements insignificant.

Scarce Bordered Straw is an autumnal immigrant that varies in numbers between years.

Ringing: 4 Blackcap, 4 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Wood Pigeon, 1 Blue Tit, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Robin.