Another stunning dawn but today no overnight fall of warblers, although 3 Willow Warblers were caught together in the 'newton' trap. There was no visible migration except for a single Tree Pipit and the usual Goldfinches, even the Redpolls didn't show until one was found later in a mist net.
A pair of Peregrines gave a good display of communal hunting when they stooped unsuccessfully in turn on a Collared Dove over the centre of the island (above). Five Collared Dove were present today, and 3 of them stood on the obs water tank for a while.
A female Redstart was found in the 'heli' trap and later a male was also trapped (above).Swallows were again in small numbers with 5 Sand Martins being logged and 8 
Greenland Wheatears were seen during the morning.There are not many waders still about apart from 200+ Dunlin, although the Purple Sandpiper (presumably the same as a few days ago) is still to be found at the north end at high tide.A Whimbrel was finally (poorly) photographed (right).
Greenland Wheatears were seen during the morning.There are not many waders still about apart from 200+ Dunlin, although the Purple Sandpiper (presumably the same as a few days ago) is still to be found at the north end at high tide.A Whimbrel was finally (poorly) photographed (right).Ringed:- 4 Willow Warblers, 4 Linnets, 3 Goldfinches, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Common Redstarts, 2 Greenland Wheatears, 1 Collared Dove, 1 Chiffchaff.
(DB,CJ,KMc,CJW) [279-32] photos CJ
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