The following only summarises the records from our resident birders’ health walks and garden sightings; consequently, it provides a mere snapshot of the true scale of spring migration.
Strong north-westerly winds again featured during an overcast day with temperatures reaching eight degrees C. During the morning’s seawatch, 261 Fulmars and a Manx Shearwater flew north; only a single Puffin was seen. Bottlenose Dolphins appear to be in semi-residence, with at least ten present offshore; presumably the sightings relate to the pod of 15 present over recent weeks.
A Great White Egret visited Northcliff Marsh late morning. Passerine interest included two Mistle Thrushes and nine Chiffchaff.
