Some decent conditions finally turned up some expected migrants today. At opposite ends of the reserve, a nightingale was singing on the Icky ridge, whilst at the point a female redstart was feeding in and around the mine station. A house martin flew north, and a jack snipe and marsh harrier were flushed on the reserve. Up at the Butts, two lesser whitethroats were heard, whilst at least 5 common whitethroats were down at the observatory end of the reserve. Blackcaps were moving with at least 15 being recorded throughout the day and a couple of willow warblers and chiffchaffs also passed through.
The first Silver Y of the year was recorded, which is slightly earlier than we normally get this common species.
Birds Ringed: Blackcap 8, Blue Tit 1, Chiffchaff 2, Goldfinch 2, Linnet 1, Robin 1, Song Thrush 1, Whitethroat 2, Willow Warbler 2.