Despite the wind currently rattling against the office window marking the arrival of Storm Darragh, the majority of the day was surprisingly mild and settled. Totals from around the Bill included 2 Goldcrests and a Chiffchaff in the obs garden, 2 Water Rail and a Redwing at Culverwell and a single Purple Sandpiper below the Obelisk. A quiet morning seawatch resulted in just 3 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver heading west. Across the harbour, a total of 5 Red-breasted Mergansers, 1 Great Northern Diver, 1 Black-throated Diver and a Kingfisher were logged. Additional Black Redstarts were seen at both Chiswell and Hamm Beach Road, whilst the Portland Castle bird remained among the barmy swimmers and sauna. Lastly, the Wheatear was still present at Ferrybridge.
Another exceptionally late record of Painted Lady from today © Jodie Henderson
