Whimbrel numbers begin to build

24th April 2024 – bright and sunny NNE1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced just 35 Sandwich Tern, 20 Guillemot, 12 Gannet, 10 Shag, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 7 Common Scoter, 4 Little Tern, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 7 Wheatear, 4 Blackcap, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Lesser Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow flew through – the latter the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 361 light-bellied birds and waders included 42 Whimbrel.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Brimstone is now on the wing.