22nd April 2026 – bright and sunny E5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 120 Sandwich Tern, 16 Common Scoter, 12 Gannet, 10 Red-throated Diver, 6 Guillemot, 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Little Tern, 2 Razorbill and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A quieter day with just 3 Wheatear and a Willow Warbler in the very blustery conditions.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of Pink-footed Geese flew through and the first Swift of the spring was seen amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
