30th April 2015

Moderate north-westerly winds, sunny intervals and showers with temperatures of 9 degrees C. A Roseate Tern flying north represented the highlight of the seawatch, with seven Sandwich Terns recorded and three Common Terns also moving north.

Thornwick Pool proved its worth once again, with four Dunlin, a Little Ringed Plover and a Yellow Wagtail. The year’s first Garden Warbler appeared on the edge of the allotments. Best of all, a Red-rumped Swallow appeared over the pool during the evening and showed well before drifting towards the village.

Red-rumped Swallow, Thornwick Pool, by Craig Thomas
Red-rumped Swallow, Thornwick Pool, by Craig Thomas
Red-rumped Swallow, Thornwick Pool, by Craig Thomas
Red-rumped Swallow, Thornwick Pool, by Craig Thomas
Red-rumped Swallow, Thornwick Pool, by Craig Thomas
Red-rumped Swallow, Thornwick Pool, by Craig Thomas