Tuesday 1st May 2012

More rain early this morning but actually turning quite warm in the afternoon. Reduced netting time still paid off with a female Pied Flycatcher, along with yesterdays Redstart, a Wren and a Blackcap. A few birds had obviously appeared at some point overnight/during the day as the first Sedge Warbler and Garden Warbler were amongst the usual suspects out on the reserve, including a Nightingale still at the mine station. Later in the day a Hobby and Ring Ouzel were also seen. A few birds were moving offshore, including a handful of Common Tern, 5 Bar-tailed Godwits and a Fulmar, whilst Yellow Wagtail, Siskin and Redpoll all passed overhead. 3 More Wheatears and a Willow Warbler were added to the ringing totals in the evening.