Spring migration begins

5th March 2020 – sunny spells/calm
Offshore
A quick check of the sea provided 6 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes included 3 Fieldfare. In addition, a few tits and finches were newly arrived – including 12 Long-tailed Tit and 20 Goldfinch.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 560 Pink-footed Geese headed north along with 7 Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 12 Scaup remain.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.