Poor spring for Wheatear continues

7th May 2010 – bright and sunny NE4/5
Offshore
Small numbers of Sandwich Tern were the only record of note.
Grounded Migrants
It has been a poor spring for Wheatear with numbers well below normal strength and today was no exception with just 4 birds in a scattering of grounded birds that also included 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethoat and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Two Sand Martin and a House Martin were amongst a further trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Whimbrel.
Moths
A Muslin Moth was a recent attraction to the moth traps – the first record for 10 years.
Images
Muslin Moth (male).