Migrant Uptick

There was a little bit of moth migration last night and also a few bird migrants around the garden this morning HERE. After getting a bit of work done (it was supposed to be a work day) I had a quick look round Ferry, Long Pool and the Tramway and indeed there were a few migrants around there too HERE.

Highlights included a nice flock of mixed hirundines at the back of Ferry, 3 Whimbrel in Ferry Channel, seemingly more waders in the harbour and back at the garden there was Sand Martin, House Martin and Barn Swallow and Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Whitethroat. Also 4 Golden Plover flew over- the first I’ve seen in a while locally. 

Grey Plovers, Barwit , Knots and Dunlins over the harbour

Small Mottled Willow- had two of these (NFYs) and other migrants included Dark Sword Grass and Angle Shades  

Brindled Beauty was a NFY

Seraphim (another NFY). Also had Brimstone, Muslin moth, Flame Shoulder as NFYs so now on 50 species for the year.  The garden all time list is 632 moth species and an additional 19 butterflies. So far I've added 3 new species this year but hopefully as summer approaches that will start climbing quickly.  

Coastal Buff, Agonopterix yeatina

Dark Sword Grass