The first male wheatear photographed yesterday as more winds from the South East bring more arrivals today. At least 6 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare were noted first thing later joined by some migrant Blackbirds. About 3 Chiffchaff hopping around today. On the reserve 3 Skylark and later 3 White Wagtails recorded. The Firecrest from yesterday was still present today. On the sea 10 Cormorants, 1 Red-Breasted Merganser South, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 8 Red-Throated Diver, 8 Oystercatcher and 2 Brent Geese.
This moth is the first clouded drab of the year - an extremely variable species.
Ringing: 2 Blackbird, 2 Blue Tit, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Goldfinch, 2 Redwing, 4 Robin, 1 Wren.
