Tim Jones and Tim Davis report one
Ortolan Bunting remaining on the island (Lighthouse Field), along with a
Buzzard over the East Side, a
Treecreeper (found by Dave Chown in "Rüppell's Quarry" along the Terrace, but not seen subsequently) and 2
Sparrowhawks. There had been an overnight clear-out of warblers and Wheatears, but still remaining were 2
Whinchat, 2
Firecrests and several
Spotted Flycatchers. Also reported were a
Yellow Wagtail, 40+
alba Wagtail, 400
Linnet, 200
Meadow Pipit and 5
Grey Wagtail. At North Light Quay a
Kingfisher – a real Lundy rarity, much scarcer than Ortolan Bunting (!) – was found by island staff Rob and Sue Waterfield. Two
Manx Shearwater chicks were ringed in the evening at the Pilot's Quay colony.
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| Buzzard & Raven over East Side. © Dave Chown |
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| Treecreeper along the Terrace. © Dave Chown |
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| Whinchat in St Helen's Field. © Tim Davis |
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