The Wryneck was still showing occasionally in the Desert but grounded migrants were scarce with just 13 Willow Warblers, 21 Chiffchaffs, a Whinchat and 12 Wheatears of interest. Birds passing overhead included a Swift, two Golden Plover, 3700 Swallows, 2000 House Martins and four Grey Wagtails.
An adult Sabine's Gull was the obvious highlight of the morning seawatch and two Shovelers, 243 Kittiwakes, a Little Gull, eight Mediterranean Gulls, 885 Sandwich Tern, eight Little Terns, 615 Common Terns, three Black Terns and 63 Arctic Skuas also passed through. There were a few waders on the beach including 16 Ringed Plover, three Bar-tailed Godwit and 12 Turnstone. A Norwegian colour-ringed Redshank was also noted.
The moth traps produced a Palpita vitrealis and a Vestal and two Clouded Yellow were seen.
Three Lesser Emperors were also seen in the moat.
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| Lesser Emperor Anax parthenope Dungeness 11th September 2026 |
The Red-necked Phalarope was still showing on Burrowes Pit.