21st April 2012 – sunny spells NW3
Offshore
A quick check over the sea provided 150 Sandwich Tern, 14 Gannet, 5 Common Scoter and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Again just small numbers of migrants were in evidence with 6 Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 3 Wheatear and 3 Chiffchaff and logged.
Diurnal Migration
Only evidenced by single Sand Martin and Lesser Redpoll amongst a few Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock has dwindled to 40 pale-bellied birds and waders included 6 Black-tailed Godwit and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Little Egret remain.
Butterflies
Speckled Wood and Orange Tip are now on the wing.
