3rd May 2018

A bright day, with increasing cloud during the afternoon bringing slightly higher temperatures in light, variable winds. During the seawatch, single Manx Shearwater and Common Tern together with six Arctic Terns flew north, with 43 Sandwich Terns heading in the opposite direction. 

A Pink-footed Goose remained in residence, single Great Crested Grebe and Sanderling frequented South Landing, whilst a Whimbrel flew north. Passerine interest included a Firecrest at Old Fall Steps, a Ring Ouzel on Beacon Hill, a male Pied Flycatcher at Old Fall, seven Wheatears, three Common Redstarts, six Yellow Wagtails and a White Wagtail.

Pied Flycatcher, Old Fall, by Andy Hood