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Saturday 11th May 2013

Rain over night cleared by 0430hrs, then showers again late morning. A few migrants were present in the bushes; 3 Blackcaps, 3 Willow Warblers, a Jay and a Garden Warbler. Overhead 5 Swifts, 2 House Martins, a Yellow Wagtail and 54 Swallows headed south. Offshore 6 Dunlin, an Avocet,  3 Whimbrel and 2 Tufted Duck also headed south.

8 birds were ringed; 3 Willow Warblers, 2 Blackcaps, 2 Greenfinches, and a Jay.