28th April 2015

Moderate/strong westerly winds and sunny conditions resulted in a quiet seawatch, with four Sandwich Terns heading north the only noteworthy record. On the land the highlight was the brief re-appearance of the Little Bunting at Thornwick Pool. Typically it showed well to one observer before vanishing and wasn’t relocated. Two Tufted Duck, three Dunlin, a Ringed Plover and single Yellow and White Wagtails were on the Pools, whilst four Wheatear, three Stonechats and a minimum of five singing Sedge Warblers were around Thornwick.

Stonechat, Thornwick, by Alan Walkington
Stonechat, Thornwick, by Alan Walkington
Yellow Wagtail, Thornwick Pool, by Andy Hood
Yellow Wagtail, Thornwick Pool, by Andy Hood