Wednesday 22nd September

Dawlish Warren Rare Birds day by day shows the 22nd September as one of the quietest days in autumn. Once again there were no notable arrivals, however the continuing presence of the Dotterel and five Spoonbill meant there was no lack of quality this year. Both were seen over the foggy morning tide with the adult Spoonbill present in the evening but no news on the Dotterel. 

Other records received today included 58 Wigeon, 55 Dark-bellied Brent Geese (with a further 163 off site on Cockle Sands), 37 Mute Swan, 11 Mediterranean Gull and seven Greenshank.