LP visited a number of sites on the Headland and RE and a colleagued were ringing in Whitbread Hollow. The drought of migrants in the bushes at Beachy continues with both the Headland and Whitbread Hollow were very quiet. Red Kite present on the western side of the Headland and 30 Sand Martins flew past over the Channel.
Combined totals:
Red Kite 1 in the Birling area
Swift 6
Sand Martin 30
Nightingale 2+ croaking in Shooters Bottom
Reed Warbler 2 (1 Hollow, 1 Shooters Bottom)
Greenfinch 1 singing Whitbread Hollow
Adult male Blackcap and a Magpie both ringed in the Hollow last year were controlled today
