First Sedge Warbler now in

23rd April 2023 – sun and showers/calm
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 235 Common Scoter, 76 Sandwich Tern, 27 Guillemot, 20 Red-throated Diver, 18 Gannet, 13 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Shag and 5 Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Another wave of Wheatear arrived with 62 birds logged, also seen were 3 Willow Warbler and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Swallow included 5 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Collared Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Golden Plover, 20 Whimbrel and single Jack Snipe and Black-tailed Godwit.
Breeding Birds
The first Sedge Warblers are now in breeding habitats.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore and a Badger was tracked.
Butterflies and Moths
Dark Sword Grass and Hebrew Character were new for the year.