Passerine migration remains slow

20th August 2007 - bright and sunny NE1/2/3/4
Rarities
No news on the Hudsonian Whimbrel today.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0615-0715) provided 350 Common Scoter, 30 Gannet, 3 Sandwich Tern and a single Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Although 20 Wheatear were logged further evidence of migration was limited to 14 Pied Wagtail, 7 Willow Warbler, 5 Robin, 5 Sedge Warbler and 4 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 6 Collared Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Greenshank, 2 Whimbrel and a Spotted Redshank.