25th March 2023 – overcast/rain then sun and showers W4/5
Rarities
At least 12 Water Pipit were in the flooded fields behind Biggar Farm over the high tide, viewable from the England Coastal Path.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) were led by the first 2 Arctic Skua of the year, also seen were 223 Common Scoter, 49 Kittiwake, 11 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 5 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 12 Stonechat, 3 Chiffchaff and single Goldcrest and Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was reported.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Purple Sandpiper were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
