Willow Warblers begin to move

26th July 2008 - overcast then hazy sun N1
Offshore
Observations as the tide began to fall (0700-0800) produced 130 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Gannet and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 14 Willow Warbler and 3 Lesser Whitethroat.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 13 Sanderling, 5 Turnstone, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and a Whimbrel.
Butterflies
The first Painted Lady of the year was recorded along with 3 Gatekeeper.