First Sandwich Tern

24th March 2020 – hazy sun SSE2/3
Notice
Please note that in line with the advice on essential travel Walney Bird Observatory has closed until further notice.
Offshore
An early morning socially isolated check of the sea (0630-0830) produced 95 Common Scoter, 22 Red-throated Diver, 10 Guillemot, 6 Razorbill, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Kittiwake 2 Gannet and 2 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Five Goldcrest and a Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.