A second sniff of autumn

15th July 2007 - overcast SE2
Rarities
The Hudsonian Whimbrel was reportedly still present and roosted on Sheep Island over the tide.
Grounded Migrants
A Yellow Wagtail was the first of the year and a supporting cast included a Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, 10 Blue Tit and 6 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
A Peregrine flew through and additional sightings included 22 Swallow, 10 Swift, 10 Sand Martin and a House Martin.
Miscellaneous
Two Barn Owl and a Little Owl hunted the island early morning.