23rd March 2019 – hazy sun WNW 2/3
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again amongst 286 pale-bellied Brent Geese, favouring Tummerhill Marsh at high tide.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0745-0845) produced 37 Common Scoter, 11 Red-throated Diver, 5 Razorbill, 3 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of birds involved 7 Goldcrest, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Wheatear and a Mistle Thrush
Diurnal Migration
Single Hooded Crow and Siskin were amongst 30 Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1200 Golden Plover and 6 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 38 Twite and single Water Rail and Buzzard the best of the rest.
