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3rd Oct

There were a few grounded migrants in the bushes this morning with a Short-eared Owla Firecrest, 55 Chiffchaffs and ten Blackcaps of note whilst nine Golden Plovers, a Hobby, ten Tree Sparrows, a Yellow Wagtail, three Tree Pipits, 19 Siskins and 13 Reed Buntings passed overhead.
At least five Arctic Skuas were feeding offshore and a Great Skua passed through. 

Two Clouded Yellows were seen and including one of the pale helice form.