Very much a migrant free zone this morning with local breeders plus their offspring. 18 Canada Geese flying south going off to moult somewhere we know not where with 18 Common Scoter north also heading to moulting grounds. The Black Redstart continues with his forlorn sojourn broadcasting his dulcet tones from the Fort roof and having a circuit around the reserve to feed up to carry on again following breakfast. Both Mr & Mrs Kestrel put in an appearance although she has been a scarce visitor recently.
Ethmia bipunctella has shown up a couple of times this week. It is a "nationally scarce" species feeding on Viper's Bugloss and will remain scarce unless it evolves to vary its diet !
Ringing: 8 Linnet, 1 Goldfinch.
