It's still summer - just

Today, i've seen a flock of  about 10 swallows, so, don't lose hope it's still summer whatever Chris Packham and everyone at AutumnWatch says! But on the other hand the autmn migration is in full swing: Spotted Sandpiper, Glossy Ibis, Wilsons Snipe and Lesser Yellowlegs are scattered about Britain, however the closest thing to me is a Long-Billed Dowitcher! I've been swatting up on Weather Watching so that I can catch more rarities this autumn and winter; I've managed to engineer a trip to Druridge Bay when I go to the dentists - every cloud has a silver lining... I'll keep you posted...