It felt good this morning and observers were not surprised to find at least five Chiffchaffs in the paddocks and gardens. However, there was no hoped for Yellow-browed Warbler and migration petered out as the mist cleared and the wind picked up.
Visible migration was slow but produced an interesting mix of species including Mipits, 2 Reed Buntings, Skylark, Siskin, Greg Wagtail and a few alba Wagtails.
The highlight of the day were the insects - several butterfly species (at least 10 Red Admirals) were observed coming in off the sea during the morning including a Comma which was found later in the SK paddock (see photo).
A male Emperor Dragonfly was also seen down the West Side and was later found sheltering out of the increasing south-easterly wind a very impressive sight zooming up and down the fenceline but was too lively for the cameras! Several other dragonflies (Common Darters) and a single blue damselfly species were noted.
During the afternoon a skein of 15 Pink-footed Geese passed over.
(DB, NDW, SRW & TGW, later AMC & friends) photos Pinkies (AMC) & Comma (SRW) [615-31]
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