September 22nd 2018

GORING GAP: I counted over 780 Meadow Pipits flying west over the beach this morning, although the actual number was far higher as birds were also moving over the fields further inland. Other birds flying over west were 1 Yellow Wagtail , 1 Grey Wagtail and a trickle of hirundines including at least 1 Sand Martin. 2 Red-breasted Mergansers (early?) on the sea flew off west. 1 juvenile Yellow-legged Gull, 1 Brent Goose, 1 Common Scoter and 11 Sandwich Terns flew west. 5 more Sandwich Terns remained offshore. A Wheatear was on the beach and a Stonechat was in the weedy field. The usual waders were on the beach. RS