Southbound Cuckoo

22nd July 2016 – overcast SW1/2
Offshore
Small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern again fed offshore.
Grounded Migrants
A Cuckoo was newly arrived while Redstart, Lesser Whitethroat and Willow Warbler were all perhaps lingers from previous days.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swift were again overhead.
Miscellaneous
An influx of Little Egret was apparent with 25 birds recorded.
Moths
The moth trap continues to be with 357 moths of 74 species attracted overnight. Highlights included Buff Arches, Dingy Footman, Fen Wainscot and Small Rufous.