Spotted Flycatchers finally arrive

14th May 2009 - sunny spells NE4/5
Offshore
Remaining very quiet over the sea with just 100 Sandwich Tern, 12 Common Scoter, 6 Gannet and a single Arctic Tern logged.
Grounded Migrants
Spotted Flycatchers arrived in force with at least 20 birds logged, also seen were 2 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 5 Swift provided the only interest.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Ruff remained and 16 Whimbrel were seen.