Stronger winds seemed to stir up some half decent birds throughout the morning. 1 Hobby in off the sea decided to take a dive at the Starlings before heading North. Also in the raptor department 1 Male Sparrowhawk North and a Marsh Harrier South. 9 House Martin South also a good count for us as they have been so scarce this year here. Other migrants 2 Avocet, 87 Brent Geese, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Sand Martin, 7 Swallow, 2 Swift and 1 Whimbrel.
Later news: A Turtle Dove dropped in the compound early afternoon!
Greenfinch back in the compound is welcome any day of the week
Our moth today is Small Square Spot Diarsia Rubi aptly named for the marks on his back but is sometimes easily confused with Square Spot Rustic Xestia Xanthographa.
Ringing: 5 Great tit, 1 Woodpigeon.