Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) feeding on the peninsular
A fairly bright morning with a light SW, some ominous shower clouds towards the port at times. A small number of migrants were present, with a Siskin singing within the observatory fence, our first Hobby of the spring seen distantly heading north over the port. 3 Wheatear and 8 ring plover were present on the peninsula and 7 Swallow where seen migrating through. A Painted lady butterfly was also seen outside the ringing room.
Sea watching produced a Whimbrel, 13 Black headed gull, 2 Oystercatcher and 2 Shelduck, all south. Just 2 Gannet north.
Moth trapping: 1 Moth present, a Swallow prominent, owing to another windy night.
Bird ringing: 9 Blackcap, 2 Great tit, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Linnet, 1 Song thrush, 1 Willow warbler.