An early hint of autumn and Spoonbill reappears

9th July 2007 - bright and sunny W2
Rarities
The Hudsonian Whimbrel was again on Wylock Marsh on both the morning and evening tides.
Grounded Migrants
A Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Whinchat 2 Willow Warbler and a Robin were all logged early morning while post-breeding flocks of finches included 20 Greenfinch.
Diurnal Migration
At least 10 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Along with the Hudsonian Whimbrel there were 5 Whimbrel, 4 Greenshank, 6 Bar-tailed Godwit and a single Common Sandpiper.