During the heyday of Bockhill back in the 1990s, it was not unusual to find up to 20 birders present at a weekend in October. Today just three of the old guard, plus one dog slogged round the area in less than helpful conditions. It was looking like the absentees had made the right call until we entered the Farm Wood late morning and found the first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn, in a group of at least 20 Chiffchaffs. Although the Yellow-browed gave good views, it was hyper active and was impossible to photograph. Total Chiffchaffs exceeded 40 along with at least 20 Blackcaps. The only other warbler seen was a late Lesser Whitethroat at the Gun Emplacement.
There was a pulse of hirundines in the first hour after dawn with at least 4,300 House Martins and 450 Swallows. Other highlights included a Ring Ouzel on the undercliff and 12 Stonechats
Brendan, Nigel and Richard
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| Lesser Whitethroat- Gun Emplacement |
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