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Monday 15th April 2019

Strong south-easterly wind and clear drought conditions results in few migrants. Offshore northbound 12 Brent, 12 Gannet, 5 Black-headed Gull, 3 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Diver & 2 Fulmar. 5 Turnstone headed up river with a brave Swallow battling north on the inland side of the observatory. On site 3 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Purple Sandpiper, Redwing & Ring Ouzel.


Chamomile Shark is noted here in very small numbers most years.

Ringing: 1 Blackcap.