Variety rather than quantity

17th September 2015 – bright and sunny NW3/4
Offshore
A few Sandwich Tern continue to remain offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Variety rather than quantity was the order of the day with 11 Robin, 8 Wheatear, 7 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest and single White Wagtail, Willow Warbler, Whinchat, Redstart, Garden Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
A single Sand Martin was amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Curlew Sandpiper remains amongst 11 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.