14th September 2008 - hazy sun SE2/3
Offshore
Little on offer over the sea with just 65 Wigeon, 32 Sandwich Tern, 4 Gannet, 4 Common Scoter and single Red-throated Diver and Razorbill logged.
Diurnal Migration
The first large scale movement of the autumn (0830-1030) produced totals of 1840 Swallow, 1650 Meadow Pipit, 415 House Martin, 80 Linnet, 62 Siskin, 50 Skylark, 45 alba Wagtail, 41 Sand Martin, 40 Grey Wagtail, 21 Starling, 3 Tree Pipit and 3 Goldfinch.
Grounded Migrants
A Pied Flycatcher was new for the year and variety was added by 5 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, 5 White Wagtail, 3 Wheatear and single Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Blackcap and Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
A dramatic increase in Wigeon numbers saw 480 birds logged and waders included 4500 Oystercatcher, 2210 Redshank, 1790 Knot, 685 Curlew, 505 Sanderling, 220 Lapwing, 202 Grey Plover, 185 Turnstone, 170 Ringed Plover, 150 Golden Plover and 29 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 7 Little Egret remain and raptors included 6 Kestrel, 3 Sparrowhawk and 2 Merlin.
