The forecast of south easterly winds convinced me that it was time for a long overdue visit to Hilbre, only my second visit this year. I was on the island at 6:30, when it was barely light, and was treated to a magnificent sunrise. It soon became obvious that there had been a mini fall over night, with several Chiffchaffs and Willow Warblers flitting about, many of which were caught and ringed. Highlight of the day was a male Redstart, and other migrants included a decent passage of Lesser Redpolls, a couple of Siskin, Grasshopper Warbler (not seen by me), a trickle of White Wagtails, Blackcap, Wheatears and a few Swallows and Sand Martins. It was also a day for picking up a few Hilbre scarcities, including Tree Sparrow, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Jackdaw, Magpie and Woodpigeon.
Photos: Redstart, Lesser Redpoll, Blackcap, Danish Scurvygrass and sunrise.
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