Daily coverage but a disappointing start to September. Numbers of Chiffchaff on the rise and a couple days with masses of Blackcap, the 10th held c2,000 Hirundines SW, largely Swallow.
Firecrests are appearing all over the patch with 8 counted on the 12th along side 3 Spotted flycatchers and 2 Grasshopper warblers.
Strong winds have meant more seawatching here, highlights have been 5 Balearic Shearwaters on the 11th and a wet morning on the 13th with Jack, Phil and Brendan was fantastic for st Margaret’s standards – 42 Arctic Skuas, many close in, good fun!
PERDIX BIRDER 