Marsh Harrier headlines

2nd September 2024 – overcast/calm/rain soon
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 140 Sandwich Tern, 15 Shag, 10 Gannet and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Only a few birds were in evidence with 7 Wheatear, 7 Robin, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff and single Stonechat and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Just 55 Swallow and 9 Grey Wagtail were seen before the weather closed in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The run of raptor sightings continued with a Marsh Harrier early morning. The Hooded Crow remains.