Beautifully clear conditions and light NE winds early doors felt good for a fresh arrival of migrants, but in reality saw very little movement. The first fledged Stonechat brood (three young) appeared in St John's Valley this morning. Seven late Sand Martin pushed through along with 170 Swallow, 92 House Martin and 38 Swift. The long staying Hooded Crow and Purple Heron continued their island residence for another day and a second Purple Sandpiper appeared on the island, ignoring the favoured Brazen Ward site and instead feeding at North West Point. A quiet morning ringing session at Millcombe featured singles of new Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Blackcap and two Linnet, plus the ringed Lesser Redpoll still loitering around the ringing site.
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| Purple Heron © Luke Marriner |
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Hooded Crow © Luke Marriner
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New in Purple Sandpiper at North Light in more advanced summer plumage than the long-staying
Brazen Ward individual © Paul Dean |
Contributors: Joe Parker, Luke Marriner, Chris & Carol Baillie, Tony & Ann Taylor, Steve Wing, Paul Dean
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