Recent turbulent and rainy weather seems to have given the signal to a few a birds its time to make a move. The first couple Willow Warbler for the Autumn dropped in. Also passing through were 1 Blackcap, 28 Black-headed Gull, 45 Sand Martin, 3 Whimbrel, 9 Swallow and 30 Swift. Wandering singles of Great Spotted and Green Woodpecker. Redshank on the point and Lesser Emperor Dragonfly by the mining station.
Agapeta zoegana was formerly non-existent here but has shown up in most of the last 10 years.
Ringing: 1 Blackcap, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Dunnock, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Woodpigeon.