First Merlin of the autumn

3rd August 2022 – sunny spells W4/5
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 5 Willow Warbler, 4 Whitethroat and single Sedge Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Common Sandpiper and single Black-tailed Godwit and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin chased the local Swallows.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held just 90 moths of 29 species with Canary-shouldered Thorn new for the year.