Whatever possessed this Mediterranean Stick Insect to wander out of cover on to the observatory office wall? Who knows? But it's interesting to know they are surviving here. This species is capable of parthenogenesis - the ability to produce offspring without actually needing to mate.
The Wryneck has been very popular hanging out seaward side of the observatory. Blackcap aplenty accompanied by more Willow and Chiffchaff this morning. Other migrants 3 Grey Wagtail, 1 Hobby, 12 House Martin, 4 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Meadow Pipit, 10 Robin, 48 Swallow and 1 Yellow Wagtail.
Some technical issues on a couple moth traps over night but given the poor weather it's unlikely we missed much. That didn't stop the one trap catching 11 Dark Sword-grass.
Ringing: 15 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Reed Warbler, 2 Robin, 6 Willow Warbler, 1 Woodpigeon.