The 12th started off really well when a Dartford Warbler was discovered in the gorse at Rocket Pole, was initially heard to call 3 times then after a few minutes was seen briefly flicking between bushes.This constitutes the 13th record for Lundy, the last being in 2021. Then, in Millcombe a female Bullfinch was heard around Government House and later seen in the willows by the Casbah; just the second record of the this common mainland bird this year on the isle. The day then got even better when arriving at Quarter Wall a vocal Richards Pipit was heard and seen flying around the pond and then heading off north along the isle, this is the first record of this less than annual species this year. There was also a supporting cast of 2 Lapwing, 2 Woodcock, Hen Harrier, Merlin, a late Swallow, and 7 Black Redstarts.