31st August 2016 – early rain the sunny spells WSW3/4
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 3 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Several Sand Martin were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders include single Curlew Sandpiper and Ruff.
Moths
A Red Underwing was the pick of a small catch.
Ringing
A total of 146 birds of 21 species were handled during the month with the total dominated by Willow Warbler and House Sparrow Individual species totals were as follows (retraps in brackets) Willow Warbler 47, House Sparrow 46 (1), Robin 12, Goldfinch 9 (1), Greenfinch 7 (2), Redstart 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 2, Goldcrest 2, Spotted Flycatcher 1, Linnet 1, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Wren 1, Starling 1, Dunnock 1, Blackcap 1, Blue Tit 1 (1) and Woodpigeon (1) .
