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20th Sep

Grounded migrants were relatively scarce but a Jay, three Willow Warblers, 70 Chiffchaffs, six Blackcaps, a Redstart and five Wheatears were found. In addition, three Dartford Warblers were seen.

Overhead migration included two Grey Plover, a Golden Plover, 72 Ringed Plover, (plus 17 on the beach) and 25 Dunlin, two Yellow Wagtails, three Grey Wagtails, 500 Meadow Pipits (101 ringed), three Tree Pipits and 12 Reed Buntings. Raptors seen during the day included three Marsh Harriers, a Buzzard and two Hobby.

 The sea was quiet with just an Arctic Tern, two Arctic Skuas and four Red-throated Divers of note while two Bar-tailed Godwits, 23 Knot, eight Sanderlings and a Little Egret were feeding on the beach.  

Six Porpoises and two Grey Seals were feeding offshore.

Seven Clouded Yellows were seen.

Elsewhere, a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper was found on the RSPB Reserve.