The Western Bonelli's Warbler was still present and eventually found its way into a mistnet. Other migrants in the bushes included 22 Willow Warblers, 65 Chiffchaffs, 70 Blackcaps, a Spotted Flycatcher, a Whinchat, a Redstart and five Wheatears.
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| Western Bonelli's Warbler Phylloscopus bonelli Dungeness 15th September 2026 |
A Great White Egret flew over the area and 45 Sand Martins, 7440 Swallows, 800 House Martins, five Yellow Wagtails, two Grey Wagtails, 200 Meadow Pipits, two Siskins and 11 Reed Buntings also flew through.
A Black Tern and 26 Arctic Skuas were the only birds of note from the sea.
The moth traps produced a Tamarisk Peacock (hot on the heels of our first record on 26th August), five Vestals and two Small Mottled Willows. There was also a Lesser Emperor in the trap with another individual in the trapping area. Six Clouded Yellows were seen during the day.
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| Tamarisk Peacock Godonela aestimaria Dungeness 15th September 2026 |
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| Lesser Emperor Anax parthenope Dungeness 15th September 2026 |