15th March 2017 – sunny spells S2/1
Grounded Migrants
A few Goldcrest and Stonechat were in evidence.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to small numbers of Pied Wagtail and Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 200 pale-bellied birds and the 4 Barnacle Geese remain. Waders included 5 Black-tailed Godwit and 3 Greenshank.
Moths
After 74 nights of continuous operation the moth trap finally burst into life with 5 Dark Sword-grass attracted overnight.
