A return to Seaford Head today in far chillier conditions than previous days. Despite the clear conditions, there was little in the way of any overhead migration and it took some time for the grounded migrants to appear. Probably the highlight was a good number of Wheatears present with 45 counted; this included a flock of 28. A smart Pied Flycatcher and perhaps the same Merlin that was encountered down the Cuckmere last night were also noteworthy.
Afterwards, I walked the hills behind Denton, but it was disappointing to find no fields suitable for Dotterel. There were however plenty of migrants about, including a Spotted Flycatcher and a smattering of Whinchats and Wheatears.
Totals from Seaford Head as follows:
Pied Flycatcher - 1
Spotted Flycatcher - 2
Willow Warbler - 10
Chiffchaff - 7
Wheatear - 45
Grey Wagtail - 4 W
Yellow Wagtail - 15
Merlin - 1
Garden Warbler - 1
Blackcap - 35
Whitethroat - 20
Lesser Whitethroat - 2
Sedge Warbler - 1
Reed Warbler - 3
Redstart - 1
Siskin - ca. 10 W
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