A slightly more autumnal day, with a few showers interspersed. A male cuckoo was present on the reserve, though it was harried by the other birds and was more mobile than would be ideal. A few species moving offshore, with more whimbrel heading south, along with 5 redshank and a female kestrel. A group of small egrets moving south very distantly were quite interesting, but will have to go in the 'unconfirmed' category. Sand martins are still moving in small numbers.
Fen Wainscot lives in reedbeds but visits us occassionally.
Birds Ringed: Blackcap 1, Dunnock 2, Greenfinch 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Linnet 2, Whitethroat 1, Wren 2.