Hooded Crow still in residence

23rd April 2011 – overcast NW1/2/3/4
Offshore
Observations on the rising tide (1400-1500) produced 303 Common Scoter, 165 Sandwich Tern and small numbers of Gannet, Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver, Guillemot and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
An influx of Sedge Warbler saw 17 birds logged, also seen were 4 Whitethroat, 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, 2 Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff and single White Wagtail and Redstart. A flock of newly arrived Goldfinch attracted 2 Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Pink-footed Geese continue to linger and 2 Black-tailed Godwit were the only waders of note logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Images
Redstart and Lesser Redpoll.