Hen Harrier continues in residence

15th August 2016 – Bright and sunny SE2
Offshore
A few Sandwich Tern fished offshore in the evening.
Grounded Migrants
The bright and clear skies were not conducive to producing grounded birds with just 10 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and single Blackcap and Sedge Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
The trickle of Swallow and Sand Martin continues.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Greenshank, Whimbrel and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier continues to roam the island and a Peregrine stalked the Oystercatcher roost.