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30th Sep

Another fine and calm morning brought more migrants in the bushes and passing overhead but very quiet offshore. Of particular note was a party of three Glossy Ibis along with 11 Sand Martins, 400 Swallows, 500 House Martins, four Yellow Wagtails, four Grey Wagtails, two Rock Pipits, 23 Chaffinches, a Brambling, three Redpolls, 230 Siskins and 27 Reed Buntings. Grounded migrants were also present in good numbers and included 150 Chiffchaffs, a Reed Warbler, 26 Blackcaps, ten Goldcrests and a Redstart.

Three Porpoises were feeding offshore.

Another September Thorn was the highlight from the moth traps.