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.
A cold day, with temperatures only reaching eight degrees C by mid-day in light/moderate north-easterly winds; the morning was foggy, with mist prevailing until mid-afternoon. Two Shelduck and eight Common Scoters flew north during the morning’s seawatch; Bottlenose Dolphins showed well off the South Cliffs once more.
There were relatively few noteworthy sightings on the headland, partially as a result of the reduced visibility during the morning, but it was also obvious that many migrants had cleared out. Five Eider were off South Dykes, whilst a Whimbrel that flew north was new. Passerine migrants included a House Martin, three Willow Warblers, three Blackcaps, a Wheatear and a Yellow Wagtail.
