Back from what seemed like an age away and a decent morning on the headland, despite the average looking forecast (moderate to strong WSW winds). Good dates though and they delivered: 2 smart Dotterel in off the sea calling and heading North over Langdon Hole just after 8am.
Langdon Hole itself held a male Whinchat, a Black Redstart and two Spotted Flycatchers. Small parties of Swifts, Swallows and House Martins were also arriving and a Yellow Wagtail flew west.
More Hirundines ‘in off as I walked Eastwards and added Willow Warbler to the day’s birds with one in an isolated hawthorn along the cliff top and another singing in Top wood. 2 Wheatears and a 2 White Wagtails were between the fields and Lighthouse down where a Turtle dove flew at point blank range from the cliff top towards Mark and Lucy’s garden.
3 Red Kites (including wing tagged individual 6J, details below) and c75 Swallows, c30 Swifts and c20 House Martin flew West up the Valley whilst I skywatched.
Local Common Buzzards also put on a good show.
A nice looking forecast for the next 3-5 days.
PERDIX BIRDER 