23rd March 2022 – hazy sun/murky E2
Grounded Migrants
Just 2 Fieldfare and a Goldcrest were logged
Diurnal Migration
A total of 33 Whooper Swan headed north and 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail were amongst 110 Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 50 light-bellied Brent Geese were seen and 2 Pintail and 2 Shoveler still remain.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow is still in residence.
Butterflies and Moths
Both Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock are now on the wing and attractions to the moth trap involved 3 Common Quaker and an Early Thorn – the latter the first of the year.
