40+ Willow Warblers around this morning in my wander around the trapping area, also c60 Common Whitethroats, a couple of Lesser Whitethroats, a 2 Whinchats, 5 Wheatears, a trickle of Sand Martins and Swallows overhead, singles of Whimbrel and Ringed Plover, 3+ Sparrowhawks and a great spotted Woodpecker of note.
A visit to the sea first thing was predictably disappointing, a few each of Gannet and Sandwich tern milling around, 5 juvenile Mediterranean Gulls at The Patch was the highlight.
I did get to see male and female Southern migrant Hawkers and a female Lesser Emporer courtesy of DW at the observatory, also a Spotted Flycatcher in The Moat.
One of two Whinchats in the Desert this morning
Wheatear at Dengemarsh
Grey Heron Dengemarsh
Arctic Skuas at the fishing boats from the weekend
Dog's Tooth a rare visitor to my trap
Rosy Footman always a pleasure to find one of these in the trap
Another Gypsy Moth, a good year for them.
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