The final day of September was another fairly quiet one, although again a reasonable selection of grounded migrants were seen. The highlights of these were two
Firecrests at Cristin and a
Great Spotted Woodpecker, probably the same as previous days, in the Withies. At this time of year every
Willow Warbler could be your last, so two of them in the Withies were also a welcome sight. 12
Chiffchaffs and three
Blackcaps were the only other Warblers seen, while
Goldcrests numbered a more modest 63, 34
Robins and nine
Stonechats were scattered about, two
Spotted Flycatchers,
a
Pied Flycatcher at Tynesaf and
Wheatear on the West Coast. 91
Meadow Pipits and 45
Rock Pipits were similar numbers to previous days, while the only overhead passage was eight
Swallows heading south. 21
Goldfinches and four
Lesser Redpolls rounded off the migrant passerines seen today.
Also seen in the Withies were two
Water Rails, with the
Wigeon again on Pwll Cain. A single
Snipe was flushed from the Wetlands, with the only other waders of note being increases to 61
Curlews and 26
Turnstones, and two
Whimbrels still present. On a quiet day for seawatching, the only highlight was nontheless a bit of a stonker, an adult, fully spooned
Pomarine Skua seen by departing Obs guests as the boat passed through the Bardsey Sound.
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