27th April 2012 – bright and sunny NE2/1
Offshore
There was nothing of note seen over the sea apart from a handful of Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Four White Wagtail were amongst 20 Wheatear. Although grounded migrants remain at a premium a few birds have trickled through and are now settled in to breeding habitat on the island with 15 Willow Warbler, 5 Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Grasshopper Warbler and 2 Sedge Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow continue to move through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Whimbrel were logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven toured the island.
Moths
Spectacle, Cabbage and Angle Shades were all new for the year.
