03/09/2021

Great White Egret at the ARC screen hide yesterday, without the hide these views would not be possible

Many Wheatears around the peninsular in the last few days, the Wryneck is quite elusive, the Pear Tree in the scrub south of the trapping area seems quite a reliable place to see it providing you want to put the time in. Whinchats can be found all around the peninsular, common warblers are in very short supply. A Spotted Flycatcher was down near The Patch per DG, while a Honey Buzzard flew south over Burrowes  per PT, little was seen on the reserve.

Only the second Redstart I've seen this Autumn

One of c6 Harbour Porpoises off the fishing boats this afternoon

This poor guy not only has a deformed leg, it has also swallowed a fishing hook. It does seem to be able to feed itself even with the birds nest of fishing line hanging from its bill blowing about in the wind.

The Glossy Ibis on its usual island at the ARC

A Cattle Egret in the pre roost with 2 Little Egrets. Last night 7 Great White, 14 Little and 2 Cattle Egrets  

came to roost along with the Glossy Ibis. At least 2 Merlins including a lovely adult male were hunting Starlings around the roost.

The next Cormorant on the Long Pits raft will hopefully be a Pygmy.🙏