September 2004 Summary
Considering the still low water levels, September was a poor month for birds, with the few highlights being four Black Terns early in the month, and the long-staying adult Yellow-legged Gull. Two Ruff were the pick of the waders, while the best of the passerines included two Whinchats and a Yellow Wagtail.
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Species |
Highest Count |
Date |
Notes |
| Little Grebe | 1 | 14-17th/24th | |
|
Mute Swan |
3 |
19th |
|
| Barnacle Goose | 2 | 19-21st | Presumed feral birds |
| Teal | 39 | 13th | |
| Wigeon | 3 | from 11th | |
| Buzzard | 4 | 14th | Single female present |
| Sparrowhawk | 1 | 14th | |
| Hobby | 1 | 18th |
|
|
Peregrine |
2 |
|
Single birds seen on several days throughout the month |
| Lapwing | 6 | 28th | |
| Ruff | 2 | 15th | |
| Common Sandpiper | 5 | 14th | Last bird on 27th |
| Greenshank | 1 | 16th | |
| Yellow-legged Gull | 1 | Last seen on 21st | |
| Black Tern | 4 | 3rd | |
| Kingfisher | 2 | 28th | Single birds seen on several days throughout the month |
| Swallow | 200+ | 24th | |
| House Martin | 150+ | 24th | |
| Tawny Owl | 1 | 6th/24th | |
| Wheatear | 1 | 9th/12th | |
| Whinchat | 2 | 11th | |
| Stonechat | 1 | 28th | |
| Meadow Pipit | 3 | 28th | |
| Pied Wagtail | 18 | 16th | |
| Grey Wagtail | 1 | 28th | |
| Yellow Wagtail | 1 | 29th | |
| Chiffchaff | 2 | 19th | |
| Reed Bunting | 1 | 19th |