In contrast to yesterday, today dawned with no wind and heavy overcast skies. So a bit of bush bashing and field walking was the order of the day.
Chiffchaffs (42) and Blackcaps (28) were the only warblers seen but a Firecrest at the Monument was new in as was probably a Song Thrush in the Paddock. The best area was the big field which hosted eight Wheatears and good numbers of Skylarks, alba Wagtails and Meadow Pipits. Also along the Clifftop there were six Stonechats. There seemed to be a small arrival of Dunnocks with over 20 being recorded.
At least 18 Jays were seen including an group of 15 at Hope Point. A small group of 20 Swallows and a similar number of House Martins seemed to be feeding over the area most of the morning. There was no overhead movement until the wind picked up mid morning and a few Meadow Pipits started to move south along with a single Yellow Wagtail and Reed Bunting.
An enjoyable mornings birding but we would hope for more in early October.
Nigel, Brendan & John Cantelo
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| One of eight Wheatears in the Big field (BR) |
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| Kestrel Droveway (BR) |
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