Warblers begin to move through

19th July 2023 – sunny spells WNW2/3
Offshore
A quiet morning over the sea (0700-0800) with just 28 Sandwich Tern, 23 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 3 Arctic Tern and single Manx Shearwater and Kittiwake logged.
Grounded Migrants
Totals of 15 Sedge Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warbler and a Blackcap included at least some newly grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
Two Swift and a Grey Wagtail moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was new in and waders included 4 Common Sandpiper, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier and Hooded Crow remain.
Mammals
A Weasel was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies included 4 Grayling and 2 Holly Blue.
Dragonflies
Four Black-tailed Skimmer, 2 Emperor Dragonfly and 5 Brown Hawker were seen.