Mild, overcast, NE 2 - As last night was mild with light winds I ran the garden moth trap as there won`t be many more opportunities this season before the trap is packed away for the winter. And it proved to be worthwhile; of the 15 species of macros that came to light Red-line Quaker was new for the site. The catch also included: Blair`s Shoulder-knot, Barred Sallow, Green-brindled Crescent, White-point and Common Marbled Carpet.
Our morning Ted walk found us back on the coastal path from Littlestone Green to St Mary`s Bay and back across Pirate Springs. As it was low tide eight species of waders were noted feeding on the mudbanks including 160 Ringed Plovers and 20 Knots, plus 20 roosting Sandwich Terns and three Wigeons by the tideline. Parties of coasting Goldfinches and Meadow Pipits were the most prominent passerines along with single figures of Swallow, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, Linnet, Stonechat and Skylark around the golf links.
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