Lesser Redpoll new for the year

28th March 2011 – fog V1
Offshore
A Sandwich Tern called through the fog.
Grounded Migrants
Migrants remained thin on the ground with just 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continues and 2 Lesser Redpoll – the first of the year were briefly grounded before disappearing back into the gloom.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 39 pale-bellied Brent Geese continue to linger.
Moths
The moth traps held another Oak Beauty, a different individual from yesterday and the first Common Quaker of the year appeared.