13 March 2014

High pressure and continued settled conditions led to a quiet sea watch this morning although 12 Whooper Swans did go north late afternoon and a Linnet was seen to come “in off” the sea.  Birds of prey were in evidence with a Buzzard over Old Fall and a Peregrine, 2 Merlins and three Short-eared Owls in the Buckton area where there were also 50 Corn Buntings and 40 Yellowhammer.

The northern Treecreeper was seen again in Millenium Wood along with 8 Goldcrests and an additional Goldcrest at Ocean View.  Redwings were heard calling overnight as they made their way back to breeding areas on the continent.

Corn Bunting (Geoff Carr)