Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) seen near the point. A little delve into the scientific name reveals Greek and Latin origins of the words: Haematopus - "blood-red footed" and ostralegus - "oyster-gatherer".
NW winds continue, however a small dose of migrants: 3 Reed Warbler and a small increase of Lesser Whitethroat. A Black Redstart continues to call from the roof of the fort. Our first 2 Juvenile Magpie were also spotted mobile around the reserve.
Sea-watching produced: 6 Shelduck, 3 Black-headed gull, 2 Sandwich Tern and a Fulmar, all north. No south movement observed.
Moth trapping: 9 Species present across our 3 traps. No new species for this spring today. However our largest catch of Large Yellow Underwing, with 3 individuals, there will be more as we get into summer!. The Large Yellow Underwing is potentially the most abundant large moth in the UK.
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
Bird ringing: 3 Willow warbler, 2 Blackcap, 2 Lesser whitethroat, 1 Goldfinch.