Monday 4th May 2015

The changing winds overnight from the east proved to be very beneficial which was shortly followed by a south west wind with which a nice arrival of migrants awaited us at dawn.

Migrants included 58 Swift moving through with 63 Swallow, 24 House Martin and 1 Sand Martin. Also, 10 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 1 Sedge Warbler, 8 Lesser Whitethroat, 10 Common Whitethroat, 2 Sandwich Tern, 12 Common Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, 3 Little Tern, 1 Whimbrel, 1 Tree Pipit, 7 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 38 Goldfinch and 1 Siskin.

Ringing: 20 birds ringed during the morning which included 10 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 1 Common Whitethroat, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Collared Dove, 1 Blackbird and 1 Sedge Warbler.