This probably accounted for one extreme rare passage migrant. We are confident that a reliable observer heard a Corncrake 28th September near the Lough. The Lady was familiar with the call of this species from her past-field experience in Western Ireland and immediately recognised its call. On, or about, the 24th of the month a Cuckoo weas seen and we have heard reports of both Yellow-Browed and Pallas' Warbler been seen. In the last ten days there has been a steady trickle of Willow-warblers and Chiffchaffs.
Robins are in fullautumn song.
At the Causeway we have had up to 30 Mute Swans. There are numerous young Eiders and there have been regular sightings of Grey Heron at the refuge box on the causeway. Good that these contacts are, there has to be more of you. Our list of nformation grows by the week and my thanks go out to all who have kindly contributed. I hope we shall be able to come to see you before too long.