A tough morning for observations today, with winds gusting almost 40mph, and intermittent and heavy rain and hail showers. Highlight of the morning was 9 whimbrel heading south. 3 wheatears toughed the conditions out on the reserve, and 1 swallow flew south against the wind. 26 common scoter headed north, whilst 2 Brent geese decided today was not the day to head back to their breeding grounds and headed south into the wind.