Offshore
Early morning sightings (0700-0800) included 60 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Scoter, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver, 5 Gannet, 4 Shag, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Razorbill and single Wigeon and Gadwall.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the clear conditions another fall of migrants was in evidence with 82 Wheatear, 35 Willow Warbler, 3 Grasshopper Warbler, 2 White Wagtail and a Pied Flycatcher logged – the latter the first of the year.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 210 Pink-footed Geese flew through along with 4 Barnacle Goose, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Tree Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Whimbrel, 2 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe.
Breeding Birds
Two additional Grasshopper Warbler are now singing in breeding habitat.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The pleasantly warm afternoon spring sunshine produced Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Comma, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood and the first Holly Blue of the year.
