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25th Sep

A flock of 11 Glossy Ibis flew south and seven Grey Herons came in. There was a bit of more typical overhead passage including 860 Swallows, 102 House Martins, 220 Meadow Pipits, five Redpolls, six Crossbills and 78 Siskins. Grounded migrants were fairly sparse but a Merlin, 38 Chiffchaffs and two Firecrests were of note. Very quiet offshore with just 24 Wigeon, six Pintail, 13 Teal and a juvenile Caspian Gull of interest.

Three Porpoise and a Grey Seal were feeding offshore.

A Common Frog was seen in the trapping area.

Elsewhere, the main interest was around the Scotney area where a White-tailed Eagle made brief visit and the American Golden Plover and Buff-breasted Sandpiper were seen.