More Long-eared Owls

4th September 2015 – bright and sunny NW3/4
Offshore
A few Sandwich Tern were offshore.
Grounded Migrants
A sprinkling of passerines included 12 White Wagtail, 5 Willow Warbler, 5 Robin, 4 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat and single Sedge Warbler, Goldcrest and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Some movement was noted with 30 Meadow Pipit, 20 Pied/White Wagtail, 10 Swallow and a Tree Pipit logged .
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 410 Turnstone, 23 Greenshank, 7 Black-tailed Godwit and single Ruff and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Three Long-eared Owls were present in an area with no general access and additional sightings included 3 Merlin, 2 Sparrowhawk and at least 12 Little Egret.