25th April 2025 – sunny spells E2/3
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 230 Sandwich Tern, 62 Gannet, 17 Red-throated Diver, 17 Guillemot, 12 Little Tern, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Manx Shearwater and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear and a solitary Willow Warbler and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 10 Pink-footed Geese headed north and the first House Martin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and was joined by a second bird.
Breeding Birds
The first Lapwing and Mallard chicks have emerged and 6 Grasshopper Warbler and several Stonechat are now holding territories.