First Sandwich Terns appear offshore

27th March 2011 – early mist W1/2/3
Offshore
A quick check over the sea produced the first 4 Sandwich Tern of the year, also seen were small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Shag, Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Despite a misty start obvious migrants were rather thin on the ground with 4 Goldcrest, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Fieldfare and a Wheatear logged.
Diurnal Migration
The trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continues.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Moths
The moth traps held an Oak Beauty, perhaps the same individual from a few days ago.