Surprisingly there didn't seem to be many warblers involved in the influx despite large numbers of Willow Warbler 'falling' at Beachy Head. Just a few Willow Warblers, Blackcap and Whitethroat around. A few Swifts have reappeared too.
Today a few more migrants arrived the highlights being a Pied and Spotted Flycatcher at Church Norton - I only heard the Pied Fly. There was also a noticeable influx of Sand Martins over the harbour with 50+ birds in the evening. Up to 40 Sandwich Terns in the harbour in the evening also represents an increase in numbers.
As usual all the local news on the excellent local blog: BIRDING THE SELSEY PENINSULA
Moth wise highlight has been two Convolvulus Hawkmoths and a dash of the regular migrants- Silver-Y, Rush Veneer, Dark Sword Grass etc. Had over 110 species of 250 individuals on Sunday night.
Greenshanks on the move
Ringed Plover, Dunlin and Curlew Sandpiper
Juv/first-winter Kittiwake- cracking looking fresh bird
Juvenile Peregrine
Small Ranunculus- a new for garden. Garden list is now on 315 species. 150824- not sure what's happened here but most likely a Marbled Green (see comments below).
One of the Convolvulus Hawkmoths - a bit tatty so presumably had a bit of a tough journey over here
4 comments:
Peter Ive not checked and with zero experience of both, how is your Small Ranunculus not a Marbled Green?
I thought the same thing and then considered Feathered Ranunculus (because of the green colouration) but the County Moth Recorder Team say it's Small Ranunculus which does seem to fit too especially on profile
Peter: My opinion, for what it's worth, is that I wouldn't have given the moth a second glance - it look likes an entirely typical Marbled Green. Maybe I'm missing something?
I might have confused the issue with suggesting Feathered - will check with the guys. Agree the first thought of Marbled Green should have stuck.
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