Passage remains slow

16th April 2012 – bright and sunny ESE1
Offshore
Only a few Gannet, Sandwich Tern and Razorbill were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Although Wheatear increased to 20 birds it was generally quiet otherwise with a supporting cast of just 3 Chiffchaff and 2 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A few more Meadow Pipit were in evidence with 50 birds logged along with 5 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 50 pale-bellied birds and 400 Golden Plover were seen.
Butterflies
The first Peacock are now on the wing.