CISSBURY RING: Birds processed during ringing included 25 Blackcaps, 26 Chiffchaffs, two Firecrests, 22 Goldcrests and 23 Long-tailed Tits. A Tawny Owl, two Redwings, a Sparrowhawk, a Raven, a Bullfinch, two Buzzards and a Kestrel were also logged (VB/PD/MB).
GORING GAP: Goring Gap this morning: many House Martins, Swallows and Meadow Pipits overhead and going in all directions. 1 Yellow Wagtail E. Over the sea: Brent Goose 69W, Wigeon 3W, Sandwich Tern 4E 1W, Curlew 1E. 2 Wheatears and a Rock Pipit were on the beach (RS)
A short look this morning around 0915-0945 just resulted in 35 Swallows east (CH).
LADYWELL: Birds processed during ringing included 41 Chiffchaffs, eight Goldcrests and a Song Thrush. Other stuff noted included two Cetti's Warblers, a Grey Wagtail, two House Martins, a Mistle Thrush, two Skylarks, a Grey Heron (MM et al).
MONARCH'S WAY: Perhaps 1,000 each of Linnet and Goldfinch (SOS).
SHOREHAM: Short visit in Shoreham brought 50 Turnstones, 40 Lapwings, 20 Redshanks, 15 Ringed Plovers, 12 Oystercatchers, 3 Dunlins and one Bar-tailed Godwit. Also still moving Hirundines but much less than lately. There were also 2-3 Kingfishers and 10 Teal (SOS).
