First Chiffchaff of the autumn

22nd August 2010 – bright and sunny W4/3/2
Offshore
Only small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were to be seen.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants were limited to 5 Willow Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff, Sedge Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 36 Tree Sparrow and 12 House Sparrow were seen and 2 Tree Pipit were logged amongst a small movement of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Whimbrel, 4 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.