We can only hope that the equinox marks a transition to more favourable conditions: today's dreary skies and almost gale force westerly that preceded a short spell of rain had at least cleared through by evening, although far too late to perk up the day's meagre sightings list. Migrant-wise, there was a little more around, with both
Wheatear and
Chiffchaff just scraping into double figures at the Bill, but interest on the land mainly revolved around the continuing presence of the likes of the
Hume's Warbler at Thumb Lane and 1 or more
Short-eared Owls at the Bill. The sea was never busy, but 3
Sandwich Terns, 2 each of
Red-throated Diver and
Black-throated Diver and a single
Teal made it worth a look off the Bill.