4th April 2021

Sunny throughout after a frosty start, with an increasingly strong westerly wind and temperatures reaching 15 degrees C by mid-afternoon. Waterfowl interest included a Pink-footed and a pale-bellied Brent Goose on the outer along, along with two Little Grebes, 85 Teal and five Wigeon. Two Little Ringed Plovers, a Golden Plover, two Snipe and one Dunlin were also recorded. Migrant passerines were scarce, although 35 Sand Martins, a Redwing, 18 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap, one Goldcrest, a Black Redstart and three Siskin were recorded.

Pied Wagtail, Oceanview, by Andy Hood