14/09/2026

Western Bonelli's Warbler

A drizzly morning was cheered up on the news that Tom Rosas had found a Western Bonelli's Warbler at the bottom end of the Long Pits, fortunately I was very nearby and on site very quickly. My images of this lovely warbler in the dark drizzly conditions do not do it justice. 

Early this morning I found a White-winged Black Tern on the ARC which promptly disappeared when a heavy drizzle shower came through. There were 3 Little Gulls present along with 2 Ruff and Greenshank.

Then news of Bonelli's Warbler came through so the search for the WWBT was abandoned. Later in the day an Osprey flew around the ARC and perched up for a while before disappearing per Ken & Sue.

The WWBT had relocated to Burrowes and later in the day went back to the ARC

The Red-necked Phalarope was still feeding on Burrowes, constantly ducking as Sand Martins flew low overhead

At the fishing boats this afternoon there were many Common and Sandwich Terns feeding as well 10 Arctic Skuas robbing them, a few Guillemots are appearing also there was a constant stream of SWallows and Sand Martins leaving our shores.

One of several Black Terns at the fishing boats this afternoon

A Guillemot close inshore at the fishing boats this afternoon

This Convolvulous Hawkmoth was the star in the trap this morning

This Pink-barred Sallow was new for the year, indeed I seldom see them in my trap