The strong, gale force winds continued throughout the night and into this morning, not allowing any spring migrants to make an appearance with us today. The gales did produce a few new migrants overnight, despite the heavy rain and sleet last night.
Just 1 Black Redstart was seen early afternoon, along with 2 Firecrest. A single Redwing, 5 Robin, 1 Chiffchaff and 3 Mediterranean Gulls (2 adults and 1 2nd summer), put in brief appearances.
A few raptors seen early on with 2 Kestrel, 1 Peregrine, 1 Merlin and a nice Marsh Harrier in-off the sea.
Our first Small White butterfly of the year was found this morning on the nature reserve, along with 1 Peacock in the observatory.
Ringing: 5 birds ringed this morning - 3 Robin, 1 Blackbird and 1 Greenfinch.