Good numbers of migrants moving through the patch throughout August. (Lickhill meadows/quarry area)
First Redstart on the 9th, with 2 on 16th, then 5 (!) on 17th, 4 on 18th, dropping to 1 by the 20th and non since. 5 Wheatear have moved through, 1 on 21st,, 1 on 25th and 3 on 31st. Lesser Whitethroats peaked at 4 on 24th, but there has been a continual presence on patch all month. Vismig has been quiet so far, but hundreds of hirundines moving through almost every day, 2 Tree Pipits over, 1 on 16th and 1 on 24th, with single Meadows on a few dates, increasing to 6 on 31st. Yellow Wagtails moving over regularly, with peaks of 3. Little Egret flew over on 25th which made for a surprise.
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