17th March 2023 – overcast/murky SSE2/3/4
Offshore
The first Sandwich Tern of the year was offshore early morning, along with 34 Common Scoter, 7 Shag, 6 Red-throated Diver, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Kittiwake and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
The first Wheatear and Goldcrest of the spring were amongst 11 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 300 Meadow Pipit and 40 Woodpigeon flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 8 Whooper Swan were grounded due to the conditions and the female Scaup and 2 Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
