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Monday 4th March 2024

Signs of spring passage were a couple of new Robin, Mipit & the first new Great Tit of the season. A different Firecrest to yesterday's individual, that had also been here since last autumn, paid a visit. Two Firecrest overwintering not only shows how elusive individuals can be at this season but also shows how inept we are as observers with just a singleton noted on just a couple of dates in the last three months ! On the move southbound 75 Red-throated Diver, 6 Shelduck & Oyk with northbound 15 Red-throated Diver, 6 Brent, 5 Barnacle Geese, Common Scoter, Curlew, Oyk & Shelduck. Interestingly the Red-throats only got moving from mid-morning.

Light Brown Apple Moth was accidently introduced to the UK about 100 years ago and not only can it be exceedingly common but it can come out to play at any time of the year.

Ringing: 2 Robin, 1 Great Tit.