Hen Harrier headlines

31st August 2024 – bright and sunny E2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea saw 160 Sandwich Tern and 8 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A fall of Wheatear was noted across the island with 102 birds also logged were 10 Chiffchaff, 7 Willow Warbler,4 Lesser Whitethroat, 4 Whitethroat, 4 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Whinchat, 2 Sedge Warbler and 2 Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 105 Swallow, 80 Meadow Pipit, 22 Pied Wagtail, 8 Grey Wagtail and 6 Tree Pipit were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Wigeon have now returned.
Miscellaneous
Raptors involved a ringtail Hen Harrier, 10 Kestrel, 3 Sparrowhawk and a Peregrine. After a noticable absence the long-staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Butterflies and Moths
Red Admiral were on the move and migrants in the light trap involved a Pearly Underwing.
Dragonflies
Three Migrant Hawker were seen.