Wednesday 15th April 2026

 

Looks like we might end up with a site record five pairs of Robin breeding this year.

Small handful of migrants including 6 Chiffchaff, 6 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 3 Swallow, 2 Mipit, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat & Yellowhammer. Offshore movements almost non-existent. Despite the dull conditions a Painted Lady appeared late morning.

First Shuttle-shaped Dart of the year, which should soon become the commonest moth in the traps in the spring.

Ringing: 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Great Tit, 1 Linnet, 1 Yellowhammer.