Sunday 27th August 2023

 

Wheatear numbers very poor so far this autumn - although on the plus side the vegetation looks lush for the time of the year.

Southbound 36 Sand Martin, 22 Oyk, 9 Swallow, 3 Turnstone, Teal & Whimbrel. Offshore early on 18 Sandwich, 6 Common, Black & Little Tern. On site 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, 3 Whitethroat, Grey Wag & Spot Fly. Finally a Marsh Harrier came in off the sea.

The second site record of Portland Moth. However all is not what it seems as it has transpired that one was released illegally onto the SSSI yesterday after the guilty party confessed their sins. We did think that it was a bit fresh for a migrant.

Ringing: 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Robin, 1 Spotted Flycatcher.