23rd March 2023 – overcast/rain then sun and showers SSW4/5
Rarities
At least 8 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) produced 121 Common Scoter, 6 Sandwich Tern, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and the first 2 Manx Shearwater of the year.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 23 Stonechat, 7 Goldcrest and 4 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 26 Whooper Swan flew north.
