31st August 2017 – early rain and thunder clearing to sunny spells
Offshore
A few Sandwich Tern were again offshore.
Grounded Migrants
A male Redstart was the pick of the newly grounded birds which also included 12 Wheatear, 8 Willow Warbler, 5 Goldcrest, 2 Whitethroat and a Sedge Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Pintail of the autumn was amongst 37 Teal and waders included 4 Greenshank and a Ruff.
Moths
Immigrants included several Rusty Dot Pearl.
Ringing
A disappointing month saw just 45 birds ringed of 15 species – the worst August total in the Observatory’s history. Individual species totals were as follows : House Sparrow 23, Greenfinch 4, Willow Warbler 3, Chiffchaff 2, Dunnock 2, Goldfinch 2, Sparrowhawk 1, Woodpigeon 1, Wren 1, Robin 1, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Garden Warbler 1, Goldcrest 1 and Blue Tit 1
Slow going
30th August 2017 – sunny spells W1/2
Offshore
A scan over the sea revealed a feeding flock of 30 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds involved 3 Chiffchaff, 2 White Wagtail, 2 Sedge Warbler and single Whinchat and Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Green Sandpiper, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit and 3 Whimbrel.
Moths
Immigrants included a Scarce Bordered Straw.
Offshore
A scan over the sea revealed a feeding flock of 30 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds involved 3 Chiffchaff, 2 White Wagtail, 2 Sedge Warbler and single Whinchat and Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Green Sandpiper, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit and 3 Whimbrel.
Moths
Immigrants included a Scarce Bordered Straw.
Passage recommences
29th August 2017 – sunny spells WNW2/3
Offshore
A quick check of the sea on the evening tide revealed 140 Sandwich Tern and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 22 Pied Wagtail, 9 Wheatear, 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Whinchat, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Goldcrest and single Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher and Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
Another light passage produced 60 Meadow Pipit, 27 Tree Sparrow, 25 Swallow, 9 Grey Wagtail, 8 Sand Martin, 5 alba Wagtail and 3 Tree Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 240 Goldfinch was logged while 5 Raven, 2 Jay and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were the best of the rest.
Moths
Immigrants involved 16 Rusty Dot Pearl, 2 Silver Y and 2 Rush Veneer.
Offshore
A quick check of the sea on the evening tide revealed 140 Sandwich Tern and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 22 Pied Wagtail, 9 Wheatear, 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Whinchat, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Goldcrest and single Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher and Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
Another light passage produced 60 Meadow Pipit, 27 Tree Sparrow, 25 Swallow, 9 Grey Wagtail, 8 Sand Martin, 5 alba Wagtail and 3 Tree Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 240 Goldfinch was logged while 5 Raven, 2 Jay and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were the best of the rest.
Moths
Immigrants involved 16 Rusty Dot Pearl, 2 Silver Y and 2 Rush Veneer.
Migration stalls!
28th August 2017 – overcast/drizzle at times SSW3/4
Offshore
A quick check of the sea on the evening tide revealed just 210 Sandwich Tern, 4 Gannet and a Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Only single Chiffchaff and Sedge Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Moths
Immigrants involved Rush Veneer and Rusty Dot Pearl while Feathered Gothic was new for the year.
Offshore
A quick check of the sea on the evening tide revealed just 210 Sandwich Tern, 4 Gannet and a Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Only single Chiffchaff and Sedge Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Moths
Immigrants involved Rush Veneer and Rusty Dot Pearl while Feathered Gothic was new for the year.
Migration begins?
27th August 2017 – early drizzle then sunny spells SSE2/3
Offshore
A quick check of the sea revealed 30 Sandwich Tern and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Another smattering included 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Stonechat, 4 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 2 Goldcrest, 2 White Wagtail and single Spotted Flycatcher and Sedge Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A light passage involved 50 Swallow, 30 Meadow Pipit, 10 alba Wagtail, 10 Sand Martin, 7 Tree Pipit, 6 Grey Wagtail and 2 White Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Shoveler increased with 7 birds present and waders included 2 Greenshank and single Whimbrel, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff and Green Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was logged.
Moths
Immigrants continue to involved 6 Rusty Dot Pearl, while Frosted Orange was new for the year.
Offshore
A quick check of the sea revealed 30 Sandwich Tern and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Another smattering included 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Stonechat, 4 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 2 Goldcrest, 2 White Wagtail and single Spotted Flycatcher and Sedge Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A light passage involved 50 Swallow, 30 Meadow Pipit, 10 alba Wagtail, 10 Sand Martin, 7 Tree Pipit, 6 Grey Wagtail and 2 White Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Shoveler increased with 7 birds present and waders included 2 Greenshank and single Whimbrel, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff and Green Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was logged.
Moths
Immigrants continue to involved 6 Rusty Dot Pearl, while Frosted Orange was new for the year.
Ruff newly arrived
26th August 2017 – overcast then sunny SW3
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of newly arrived birds involved 11 Chiffchaff, 8 Willow Warbler, 4 White Wagtail, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Wheatear and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 42 House Martin were perhaps a post-breeding gathering; however, more obvious migration was provided by 115 Swallow, 29 Tree Sparrow, 20 Grey Wagtail, 15 alba Wagtail, 10 Meadow Pipit, 4 Sand Martin and 2 House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Ruff was new in while additional waders included 4 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Treecreeper amongst 17 Long-tailed Tit and 2 Jay were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of newly arrived birds involved 11 Chiffchaff, 8 Willow Warbler, 4 White Wagtail, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Wheatear and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 42 House Martin were perhaps a post-breeding gathering; however, more obvious migration was provided by 115 Swallow, 29 Tree Sparrow, 20 Grey Wagtail, 15 alba Wagtail, 10 Meadow Pipit, 4 Sand Martin and 2 House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Ruff was new in while additional waders included 4 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Treecreeper amongst 17 Long-tailed Tit and 2 Jay were the best of the rest.
Green Sandpiper remains
25th August 2017 – overcast/showers SW3/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed little more than 18 Common Scoter, 5 Gannet and a Manx Shearwater. A flock of 200 Sandwich Tern roosted over the tide.
Grounded Migrants
Limited fare with just 6 Willow Warbler and single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Green Sandpiper remained and other waders included 5 Greenshank, and single Whimbrel and Black-tailed Godwit amongst 1020 Redshank.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed little more than 18 Common Scoter, 5 Gannet and a Manx Shearwater. A flock of 200 Sandwich Tern roosted over the tide.
Grounded Migrants
Limited fare with just 6 Willow Warbler and single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Green Sandpiper remained and other waders included 5 Greenshank, and single Whimbrel and Black-tailed Godwit amongst 1020 Redshank.
Green Sandpiper new in
24th August 2017 – overcast then sunny spells WSW3
Offshore
A flock of 100 Sandwich Tern were offshore.
Grounded
A few more birds than of late with 22 White Wagtail, 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff and single Winchat and Wheatear logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Green Sandpiper was new in and additional sightings included 4 Whimbrel, 3 Shoveler and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 300 Linnet was the best of the rest.
Moths
Immigrants continue to involve Rusty Dot Pearl, Silver Y and Dark Swordgrass while Willow Beauty was new for the year.
Offshore
A flock of 100 Sandwich Tern were offshore.
Grounded
A few more birds than of late with 22 White Wagtail, 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff and single Winchat and Wheatear logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Green Sandpiper was new in and additional sightings included 4 Whimbrel, 3 Shoveler and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 300 Linnet was the best of the rest.
Moths
Immigrants continue to involve Rusty Dot Pearl, Silver Y and Dark Swordgrass while Willow Beauty was new for the year.
Early White Wagtail passage
22nd August 2017 – early mist with sunny spells later/humid ESE2/3
Offshore
A flock of 120 Sandwich Tern roosted over the tide.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the conditions appearing ideal early morning, apart from a flock of 30 White Wagtail, sightings were limited to 5 Willow Warbler and a Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Greenshank and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A charm of 100 Goldfinch was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A flock of 120 Sandwich Tern roosted over the tide.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the conditions appearing ideal early morning, apart from a flock of 30 White Wagtail, sightings were limited to 5 Willow Warbler and a Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Greenshank and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A charm of 100 Goldfinch was the best of the rest.
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