14th August 2011 – sunny spells NW2/3
Offshore
A group of 39 Sandwich Tern was the only record of note.
Grounded Migrants
A mirror image of yesterday, a Whinchat was the highlight with small numbers of Wheatear, Willow Warbler and Whitethroat also logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A couple of Shoveler were the best of the wildfowl while waders included 35 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 3 Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Common Sandpiper and single Ruff and Little Ringed Plover.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret were again along the eastern shore.
Moths
Mullein Wave was new for the year.
