20th May 2014

Waders looked impressive on Thornwick Pool with 7 Ringed Plover, 4 Common Sandpiper and a single Dunlin. Elsewhere 2 Redshank, 3 Ringed Plover over the lighthouse area and 9 Manx Shearwater went south on the seawatch. Passerine migrants included 3 Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Wheatear, Turtle Dove (1st of year on outer head) and Grasshopper Warbler.

Dunlin at Thornwick. Alan Walkington
Dunlin at Thornwick. Alan Walkington
Elephant Hawk Moth, Martin Garner
Elephant Hawk Moth, Martin Garner