Wader numbers continue to build

1st August 2007 - overcast SW4
Rarities
There was no sign of the Hudsonian Whimbrel in a brief search at high tide.
Grounded Migrants
The only indication of movement involved 2 Whitethroat, a single Willow Warbler and 20 Pied Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 7 Grey Heron caused havoc as they overflew the gull colony.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1500 Oystercatcher, 820 Redshank, 19 Greenshank, 12 Whimbrel and single Spotted Redshank and Common Sandpiper.