Some interesting species passing the Obs today. First spotted redshank of the year heading south along with 7 curlew and 2 whimbrel. A sanderling was the first returning bird of the season on the beach, though it didn't stay long, unlike the 3 turnstone. A green woodpecker yaffled in the observatory grounds, first of the autumn, probably the first of the year and hopefully we'll see a few more before the end of August. A fledgling linnet was the first we've seen in almost a month, in a year that hasn't been great for the species.
A 12-spot, 2 headed Burnet moth, or possibly two 6- spots enjoying a bit of hanky-panky. There were no records of this species in 2023, so this is a good and welcome sign.
The third site record of Portland Moth was an immaculate individual and looks like it hasn't come far to get here.
Birds Ringed: Blue Tit 1, Dunnock 1, Linnet 1.