The mearest hint of migration

12th August 2009 - overcast then sunny spells SW3
Offshore
Early morning observations produced 84 Common Scoter, 42 Gannet, 2 Manx Shearwater and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A hint of migration was provided by 20 Pied Wagtail, 10 Willow Warbler, 7 Wheatear and single Whitethroat, Blackcap and Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 14 Greenshank, 4 Grey Plover - still in resplendent summer dress - and 2 Whimbrel and a Common Sandpiper.
Butterflies
A total of 35 Wall Brown were logged.