Grounded Migrants
Two Blue Tit and 2 Whitethroat were the likely product of post-breeding dispersal.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering light-bellied Brent Goose and Wigeon remain along with 2 Pink-footed Geese while waders included 1000 Oystercatcher, 4 Black-tailed Godwit, 4 Common Sandpiper and a Whimbrel.
Breeding Birds
The juvenile Red-breasted Merganser continues to beat the odds.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 118 moths of 49 species. Migrants involved a Rusty Dot Pearl, Dark Sword Grass and Silver Y while other highlights Least Yellow Underwing, Wormwood Pug and Box Tree Moth – the latter the first island record.
