12th Aug - cloudy start, becoming sunny and warm, 22C, breezy SW

A Yellow Wagtail flew over the village west this morning and another or same east mid afternoon.  We have a small Autumn passage, they usually spent a few days rest in the cattle/ Sheep fields.

I spent the evening back at Brandon marsh as there is low water and plenty of mud that should attract more waders.  Seven Green Sandpipers were on the Teal pool, and plenty of Lapwing on the east marsh pool islands.  A pleasant evening, but no new waders at the moment, Autumn migration is in its early days before the rush begins.

A Green and Great spotted Woodpecker were the far side of Albans marsh. A Jay called staying under cover in the trees by the main hide path.

Four Sand Martins week over east marsh, six Swallows around the centre and a single House Martin flew over high before moving off eastwards.

Otherwise birds similar to the last visit. While walking back I noticed a black hairy caterpillar on the path, anyone know which species?

A bit of research on-line suggests this is a White Ermine Moth caterpillar, from it's size, not too 'hairy' and the faint orange line down it's body.