A bitter cold north east wind isn't particularly welcome after experiencing a brief spell of warm weather.
With the high tide backed by the strong wind it caused a bit of havoc with the fencing for Nesting Birds on the seaward side of the Reserve. A chilly march out saw the fencing put back into place, hopefully the waves will leave it be and the job won't need to be repeated tomorrow.
Apart from the usual breeders in their bushes, it was rather thin on the ground on the land with only a Stonechat and 3 Wheatears of note.
Offshore was a little more exciting, with a Arctic Skua heading North, along with 6 Gannets and a Sandwich Tern. In the River a group of around 30 Common Terns and 15 Little Terns were feeding before heading out.
With the cold weather moth numbers have plummeted over night although it didn't stop this Silver Y from finding the trap.
Ringing: Nil