12th April 2025 – sunny spells ESE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 60 Sandwich Tern, 44 Common Scoter, 23 Kittiwake, 14 Gannet, 14 Guillemot, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Highlights involved the first Ring Ouzel and Cuckoo of the year amongst 12 Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 330 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 100 light-bellied birds and waders included 480 Golden Plover and 19 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was joined by a second individual.
