A return to the brisk north westerlies today brought in a handful of migrants. Out on the water in front of the observatory we've done better for black terns than '22, and 3 today was our highest count of the year, as well as beng the first time a black tern photo has appeared on the blog.
A tree pipit was also new in and another osprey headed south east, upsetting all the gulls and pigeons on the docks.
A male lesser emperor dragonfly at the Butts was the first we've had this year.
Orange Swift is a classic autumnal species.
Birds Ringed: Grey Wagtail 1, Wren 1.