Whooper Swan passage builds

4th March 2024 – sunny spells SE2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 58 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Single Long-tailed Tit, Goldcrest and Redwing were seen while two new male Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 42 Whooper Swan headed north.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
Displaying Skylark and Lapwing are now back on territory.