Early build up of Little Egret continues

23rd August 2010 – rain heavy at times W2/3/4
Offshore
Small numbers of Sandwich Tern, Gannet, Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter and Kittiwake were seen on the falling tide.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 2 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Greenshank and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets are now present in record numbers for the time of the year with a pre-roost gathering of 19 birds recorded.
Moths
Eudonia angustea
was new for the year.