A much more birdable day with yesterday's wind and rain replaced by clearer skies and no more than a brisk breeze. The change prompted diurnal migrants to make tracks, with 1500
Wood Pigeons and a decent little passage of
finches through in quick time after dawn at the Bill; several
Swallows and a
House Martin also passed through as the day went on. On the ground, a few new
'crests,
Blackcaps and
Chiffchaffs were in evidence whilst stickers still in residence included the
Pallas's Warbler at Avalanche Road, a
Yellow-browed Warbler at Wakeham, the
Wryneck at the Bill and a sprinkle of
Black Redstarts everywhere. Snippets from the water included a
Great Northern Diver through off the Bill and 8
Common Scoter, a
Black-throated Diver and a
Black-necked Grebe in Portland Harbour.