10th September 2009 - bright and sunny NW1/2/3
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds were in evidence despite the bright and clear conditions early morning. Sightings included 34 Robin, 11 Wheatear, 8 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler, 3 Song Thrush, 2 Blackcap and single Goldcrest and Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Observations produced 580 Meadow Pipit, 245 Pink-footed Goose, 210 Swallow, 80 Skylark, 25 alba Wagtail and 2 Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Merlin and a Peregrine were logged.
Moths
The first Lunar Underwing of the year appeared in the moth trap.
