Pair of Goosander on the river then later on in front of the Butts probably decided against migrating back to the continent in the misty murky conditions. Scarce in spring with only 12 previous March records, all previous records at Landguard being of birds in flight. A handful of migrants include 2 Chaffinch, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Mipit, Fieldfare, Rock Pipit, Song Thrush, Stonechat & a couple of new Robin. 2 Mallard were on the Butts & the Snow Bunting is still here.
Satellite hibernates & comes out to play again in the spring.
Ringing: 2 Chaffinch, 2 Robin, 1 Dunnock, 1 Song thrush.
