28th April 2014

In addition to most of the migrants noted yesterday there were several new arrivals in evidence today including a Tree Pipit near North Landing, 2 Whinchat in the Gorse Field, a male and female Redstart and male Pied Flycatcher in Old Fall and several Ring Ouzels (4+) across the headland. Up to 3 acredula Willow Warblers on the outer head stood out amoung more olive and yellow nominate birds. The highlight of the day however has to be the Grey-headed Wagtail ssp. thunbergi seen in the sheep field south of the lighthouse.

 

1st summer male Grey-headed Wagtail ssp. thunbergi. Sheep field south of Head Farm.
1st summer male Grey-headed Wagtail ssp. thunbergi. Sheep field south of Head Farm.
Pied Flycatcher (A Hood)
1st summer male Pied Flycatcher (A Hood)
Ring Ouzel (A Hood)
Ring Ouzel (A Hood)

Departing winter visitors continue to be seen with a Redwing and 3 Bramblings in Old Fall.  Elsewhere up to 3 Marsh Harrier and 1 Buzzard flew south over the headland. A Ringed Plover was on Thornwick Pool and  the Green Sandpiper there was joined by a second bird.  A Whimbrel was also seen heading west over the pool.

acredula type aka 'Northern' Willow Warbler, Bay Brambles, by Andrew Allport
acredula type aka ‘Northern’ Willow Warbler, Bay Brambles, by Andrew Allport
Typical nominate Willow Warbler, by Andrew Allport
Typical nominate Willow Warbler, by Andrew Allport
Sand Martin (J Beaumont)
Sand Martin (J Beaumont)

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