15th March 2020

Weather:  SW force 4/5, WSW 3 by mid-morning

Despite the strong south west winds the first Goldcrests of Spring appeared and one was caught and ringed.

Later on the tide 4 Little Gulls were the first seen this year. A passage of Robins also with 5 ringed bringing the March total to 12 so far. 

A pair of Raven headed East and a pair of Peregrine displayed over Middle for 30minutes with a Merlin joining the aerial display briefly then sat at the North end.

Many Pied Wagtail and Meadow Pipits passed through and a Stonechat appeared mid morning near the pond.

A male Eider and both Grey Heron and Rock Pipit were present

 Some of the ringed breeding Meadow Pipits are now settling down,

 and of course the Brent are still here.

 Ringed: 5 Robins, 1 Goldcrest.     [ 19-7 ]
photos AEH