Variety rather than quantity

6th August 2016 – bright and sunny SSW1/2
Grounded Migrants
Variety rather than quantity was the order of the day with 9 Willow Warbler, 5 Stonechat, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Blackcap and singles of Redstart, Garden Warbler and Reed Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Grey Wagtail and 10 Swift were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Whimbrel, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Little Owl and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.