Monday, 4 September 2017

Headon and WHD

Forecast wise today looked the more suitable of my two days off to check the west wight: though foggy and damp, it wasn't ideal, especially for overhead migration. But something scarcer, surely, was grounded somewhere.

After covering some ground, I ended up feeling a bit short changed in that respect. Though a nice enough variety of common migrants about to keep things interesting and 'hopeful'.
One each of Lesser Whitethroat, Tree pipit, restart and yellow wagtail; three spotted fc.

 
spot fly - lonesome bird along cliff fence line

 
Wheatear

 
Goldfinch

 
Kes
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