20th August 2018 – overcast/drizzle at times/calm
Offshore
The calm seas revealed 7,045 Eider and 69 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A small fall was evident with 51 Willow Warbler, 19 Stonechat, 13 Whitethroat, 9 Sedge Warbler, 7 Whinchat, 6 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher and a Cuckoo logged.
Diurnal Migration
Five Tree Pipit were recorded along with 79 Swallow, 22 House Martin and 3 Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Garganey was amongst 33 Teal and waders included 22 Greenshank, 8 Whimbrel, 7 Black-tailed Godwit and a juvenile Little Ringed Plover.
Miscellaneous
A total of 4 Sparrowhawk were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was seen and moths attracted overnight included Portland Moth.
