05 September, 2009

Lot of interest on the patch this morning with loads of birds on the move. Highlights being,  1 Turtle Dove, 1 Pied  Flycatcher, at least 6 Spotted Fly, 2 Tree Pipit,  and 2 Whinchat.

The suppourting cast included, 4 Grey Wagtail, 18 Yellow Wagtail, 30+ Wheatear, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 9 Whitethroat, 15 Willow Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 1 Reed Bunting, 2 Blackcap, 1 Jay, 3 Buzzard, and 3E Sandwich Tern. Also good numbers of Swallow and Sand Martin in the area.