Migration in action

23rd August 2021 – early drizzle then sunny SE1
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds involved 48 Willow Warbler, 6 Sedge Warbler, 6 Robin, 5 Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Wheatear, 3 Stonechat, 2 Whinchat and 2 Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration involved 250 Swallow, 31 Tree Pipit, 16 Grey Wagtail, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was recorded.