A much quieter day today with grounded and visible migrants considerably reduced in numbers.
Willow Warbler was back to the top spot although only with a meagre 50 at the Bill; amongst the scatter of other routine fare minor interest came in the form of 2
Yellow Wagtails and a
Hobby at the Bill,
Grasshopper Warblers at Broadcroft (2) and Southwell, and a
Ring Ouzel at Barleycrates Lane. A good deal of seawatching at the Bill eventually returned totals of 35
Common Scoter, 18
Whimbrel, 2 each of
Great Northern Diver and
Pomarine Skua, and singles of
Red-throated Diver and
Black-throated Diver. At least 90
Sandwich Terns remained around Portland Harbour and 3
Whimbrel, 2
Sanderling and a
Grey Plover were amongst the waders at Ferrybridge.