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Thursday 17th April 2014

A nice overcast start to the day with a slight southerly breeze. A selection of migrants had arrived overnight including 7 Willow Warbler, 4 Blackcap, a Chiffchaff and a Yellow Wagtail, 13 Swallow & 2 Sand Martin south. On the reserve were 4 Wheatear, a female Redstart, a male White Wagtail, a couple of Lesser Whitethroat and a Sanderling on the beach. Offshore 58 Barnacle Geese, 2 Whimbrel & 7 Curlew headed south.


11 Birds ringed; 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 2 Wheatear and single Song Thrush & Sparrowhawk. Plus a control Blackcap.