Hooded Crow and a smattering of migrants

14th April 2007 - misty start then hazy sunshine E2/1
Offshore
Around 80 Sandwich Tern fed offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Another misty start induced a small fall, Willow Warblers again led the way with 40 birds logged. Also seen were 10 Wheatear, 4 Blackcap and single White Wagtail, Redwing, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest along with an early Grasshopper Warbler.
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Grasshopper Warbler
Diurnal Migration
A Hooded Crow flew through amongst a flock of 10 Carrion Crows, also logged were 2 Redpoll and small numbers of Swallow and Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 2 Gadwall remain and a Greenshank was perhaps the last of the wintering birds.