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What to look for in September
Autumn proper.
The only record of Gannet was an immature bird in poor condition in 2008.
The record count of 31 Grey Herons was in September 1997. 3 Great White Egrets arrived together in 2018 and individuals have been regular since then. 2020 hosted a Cattle Egret, Glossy Ibis and a Spoonbill, not to mention another 3 Great White Egrets (and all on the same day!)
One of the 3 records of Red-breasted Merganser was in September and one of the 5 records of Ring-necked Duck was in September 2000.
There are 7 September records of Hobby and 4 September records of Osprey including the longest staying individuals.
Waders are probable with Common Sandpiper and Green
Sandpiper being the most likely. Several Greenshank
have been recorded and one of the 2 records of Spotted Redshank
was in this month. The only records of Knot and Ruff
are for September and the only definite records of Little Stint
. The 2 oldest records of Wood Sandpiper were in September
and there was another in 2013, when there was also a Grey Phalarope.
Little Ringed Plover have been seen twice in September.
In 2009 a Turnstone was seen, more usually a coastal
bird.
In 2016 a Black-tailed Godwit stayed for 8 days and 5
species of wader were seen in one day. A Sanderling was
spotted in 2022.
There are 8 September records of Little Gull. The record count of Black Terns was in September 1978 (20-30 birds). This is also a good month for Common Terns and probably the best month to find Arctic Tern. 3 Little Terns were seen together in 2005 and 3 of the 6 records of Sandwich Tern were in this month.
Good numbers of House Martins and Swallows are possible as they migrate to Africa.
In 2013 there were 4 Crossbills seen on the 20th of the month. 2 Firecrests were seen in 2017
Sandwich Tern, Black Tern and Common Tern at the Res in September
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