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Tuesday 7th April 2020


A little quieter today but still a nice movement of birds through the observatory. At least 6 Blackcaps, 6 Chiffchaff, a Willow Warbler a Firecrest and a Goldcrest were in the bushes, with a British Control Blackcap caught in the nets. A Brambling was also briefly in the Poplar Trees at the back of the Battery.

On the reserve, a single Wheatear was still by the Tank Blocks. A Stock Dove was amongst the Wood Pigeons and 3 Turnstones and a Purple Sandpiper were still at the Jetty.

On the Sea,18 Brent, 15 Common Scoter, 3 Shelduck and 2 Red-throated Divers headed North and a Greylag Goose and a Fulmar headed south.

Ringing: 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 2 Wren, 1 Great Tit, 1 Robin, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Firecrest.