7th April 2013 – hazy sun NE3
Offshore
Early morning observations produced small numbers of Gannet, Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter, Razorbill and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds than recent times with 50 Blackbird, 19 Goldcrest, 9 Wheatear, 2 Stonechat and a Redwing logged – though the species recorded were more suggestive of mid-March.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit were on the move throughout the morning with 2120 birds logged, also seen were 36 Pied/White Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 18 Purple Sandpiper provided the wader highlight for the day.
Miscellaneous
Additional sightings included 7 Twite, 2 Raven and single Hooded Crow and Little Egret.
