Walk round the North Dene's on an afternoon which was still really hot. With the hope of finding a WHINCHAT which obliged with a view but little else. Was flitting all over the show and no chance to gaining a good view. The same was not true of the painted lady which was well behaved, but sadly missing part of it wing, It was also an occasion to meet up with what could be my last SWIFT of the year with also flying through 6 SWALLOW and 5 SAND MARTIN. I also had 2 MED GULLS which flew in from the sea over the Oval and out again. I had what I would think were 3 whitethroat which could be heard tacking in the undergrowth. But not visible and on approach silence. TURNSTONE in again with only one young bird. Two young PIED WAGTAIL flew along the rock foreshore. COMMON TERN on the groyne with one CORMORANT.
Home: While sitting in the garden Mary and I were shocked as a SPARROWHAWK flew into the garden in a hurry. Tried to take out a sparrow but failed landing in the climbing rose and unable to gain entry just flattened with wings wide open. This view was from only 3 meters so it may have been quick but it was also a great view.
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