Whinchat and Spotted Flycatcher

31st July 2024 – warm and sunny V1/2
Offshore
The sea continues to remain quiet early morning with just 10 Sandwich Tern and a Gannet seen.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 10 Sedge Warbler, 8 Willow Warbler, 6 Whitethroat and 2 Stonechat and single Whinchat, Spotted Flycatcher and Cuckoo added variety.
Diurnal Migration
Five House Martin, 4 Swift and 2 Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Whimbrel was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow put in an appearance.
Dragonflies
Several Emperor Dragonfly and Common Darter were again seen.