Short-eared Owl

15th April 2012 – bright and sunny NE2/3
Offshore
Again just small numbers of Gannet, Red-throated Diver, Razorbill, Common Scoter and Sandwich Tern were logged early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Although 16 Wheatear were logged sightings otherwise were limited to 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Seven Swallow and a Lesser Redpoll were amongst a further trickle of Meadow Pipit.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl was the highlight of the day.
Butterflies
The first Green-veined White are now on the wing.