Sunday 12th April 2026

 

Still the odd Mipit passing through.

A healthy arrival of at least 16 Wheatear on a windy morning plus the first Lesser Whitethroat of the spring. Other migrants include 10 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, Reed Bunting & White Wagtail. Southbound 14 Swallow, 4 Canadas & 2 Sand Martin with northbound 24 Barnacles & 2 Common Scoter.

Moth catches still pathetic with just two in total this morning including the first Agonopterix arenella of the year.

Ringing: 6 Blackcap, 3 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Wren.