Hints of autumn

17th July 2023 – sunny spells W2/3
Grounded Migrants
An adult Willow Warbler was already heading south.
Diurnal Migration
Two Grey Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 28 Sanderling, 4 Common Sandpiper and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 46 moths of 18 species, immigrants included 5 Silver Y and a Rusty Dot Pearl while Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, Least Yellow Underling, Straw Underwing and Tawny Shears were new for the year.