6th April 2023 – sunny spells WNW4/5
Rarities
At least 9 Water Pipit were again in the flooded fields behind Biggar Farm over the high tide, viewable from the England Coastal Path.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0715-0915) was more productive than of late with 424 Common Scoter, 314 Kittiwake, 117 Sandwich Tern, 92 Guillemot, 45 Razorbill, 33 Gannet, 15 Red-throated Diver, 14 Manx Shearwater, 9 Wigeon, 5 Pintail, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Arctic Skua logged.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings were limited to 2 Redwing and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Single Swallow and Sand Martin were amongst a trickle of Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 240 light-bellied birds and waders included 100 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was again the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Speckled Wood was on the wing - the first of the year.
