Fantastically clear circumstances and light-weight NE winds early doorways felt good for a recent arrival of migrants, however in actuality noticed little or no motion. The primary fledged Stonechat brood (three younger) appeared in St John’s Valley this morning. Seven late Sand Martin pushed by together with 170 Swallow, 92 Home Martin and 38 Swift. The lengthy staying Hooded Crow and Purple Heron continued their island residence for an additional day and a second Purple Sandpiper appeared on the island, ignoring the favoured Brazen Ward web site and as an alternative feeding at North West Level. A quiet morning ringing session at Millcombe featured singles of latest Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Blackcap and two Linnet, plus the ringed Lesser Redpoll nonetheless loitering across the ringing web site.
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| Purple Heron © Luke Marriner |
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| Hooded Crow © Luke Marriner |
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| New in Purple Sandpiper at North Gentle in additional superior summer season plumage than the long-staying Brazen Ward particular person © Paul Dean |
