Slow pace migration

3rd September 2010 – bright and sunny SE2
Offshore
Just small numbers of Gannet, Common Scoter and Sandwich Tern were logged.
Grounded Migrants
The day again dawned bright and sunny with light winds and grounded migrants involved 6 Robin, 4 Willow Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Wheatear, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and single Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A lighter passage today with totals including 100 Swallow, 15 alba Wagtail, 6 Grey Wagtail, 3 House Martin and single Tree Pipit and Sand Martin.
Moths
A Bordered Beauty was just the third island record and the first for 10 years.