Light rain early on ceased by mid-morning becoming warm and sunny later on. Insect activity became more noticeable once the rain stopped and consequently birds also began to appear.
The entire morning / early afternoon was spent on the Garrison. The first notable bird of the day was a Pied Flycatcher near the Cadet Hut. In the same spot a Lesser Whitethroat was also briefly seen.
Following the coastal path south of Steval a party of Shag were on offshore rocks, plus a few finches on the grassy headland. These included a single Redpoll, which appeared somewhat pale but was not seen well enough to confidently identify as Mealy.
Back to the area by the football pitch a Willow Warbler showed well in Pittosporum and even sang quietly on a couple of occasions. Near the playground was a Whinchat and Black Redstart, with a Common Whitethroat in the hedge behind. To complete the sightings a Spotted Flycatcher was seen nearby.
In grass alongside the football pitch we spent some time identifying an aromatic plant with daisy-like flowers, coming to the conclusion it was Chamomile.
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| Chamomile |
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| Pied Flycatcher |
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| Shags |
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| Willow Warbler |
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| Willow Warbler |
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| Whinchat |
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| Black Redstart |
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