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Yet another glorious afternoon with unbroken sunshine and a light north westerly wind. This morning was completely different with overcast conditions, which was perfect for a fall of migrants. Portland had a ‘hell of a fall’ this morning with many migrant species in treble figures and some in the thousands! This was reflected all along the south coast including Durlston Head and Hengistbury Head too.
Back to Thorney, it was 5.30pm when I arrived and I was hopeful of a migrant or two.The Pony Field was relatively quiet with only a drake Wigeon of note. Along the footpath, the usual suspects were seen which included at least two singing Chiffchaffs. Cetti’s Warblers were in good voice with several birds heard but it was on the way back to the car when I caught sight of one flying over the brambles. I took the walk to the Little Deeps and it was a little quiet on the way there for anything unusual.
On the Little Deeps, around four Tufted Ducks were swimming on the water but nothing else of note. It was low tide within the harbour but I did get to see a pair of Whimbrel feeding together near the seawall. I took a couple of photos and then headed back to the car.
While watching a small flock of three Swallows, I saw my first House Marten of the year flying over the reedbeds/bushes. It’s always this species that is last to be seen amongst the Hirundines but it put a smile on my face anyway. There was no sign of any Turtle Doves within the small copse but plenty of Wood Pigeons and Collared Doves were on show. A photogenic Swallow preened itself on an overhead wire and a Sedge Warbler showed itself all to briefly within a bramble.
