Black Guillemot and first Sand Martin and Little Ringed Plover

27th March 2023 – sunny spells NE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) were highlighted by a summer-plumaged Black Guillemot and 2 dark morph Arctic Skua heading into Morecambe Bay, also seen were 8 Red-throated Diver, 5 Shag and 3 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved a solitary Fieldfare, while additional sightings were limited to 7 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Wheatear and a Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 350 Pink-footed Geese and 100 Whooper Swan along with the first 2 Sand Martin of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Little Ringed Plover of the year was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a Sparrowhawk were the best of the rest.