2 Lapwing on the reserve is a sign of birds returning towards natal areas (whereas in the good old days birds at this time of the year used to be cold weather movements). 894 Cormorant went out fishing. Offshore southbound 96 Red-throated Diver, 15 Wigeon & Gannet with northbound 7 Red-throats. 3 Great Crested Grebe were on the sea in the calm conditions including two displaying to each other. On the reserve 25 Wood Pigeon is the highest count for a while, 5 Pied Wag the best count of the year so far plus a Chaffinch paid a visit. Finally a Song Thrush was singing pre-dawn on the Butts.
Ringing: 1 Sparrowhawk
