14th August 2016 – Overcast NW3/2/1
Offshore
Just small numbers of Gannet, Sandwich Tern and Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of grounded migrants were in evidence with 16 Willow Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Garden Warbler and singles of Redstart, Blackcap, Spotted Flycatcher and Wheatear logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Tree Pipit and 2 Swift were amongst a trickle of Swallow and Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Greenshank, 2 Whimbrel and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier continues to linger.
Moths
A total of 303 moths of 46 species were attracted overnight with While-lined Dart topping the totals list and Oblique Carpet new for the year.
