Weather: WSW force 3 veering N in the afternoon. sunny
The first Swallows came through today, there were 9 all told and a single House Martin (also first of the year). To complete the set, 11 Sand Martins were logged. Quite a number of White Wagtails were present plus a couple of Pied. Just a single Chiffchaff today and 6 Goldfinches and a passing Starling.
The Red-legged Partridge still roams the island and the usual Woodpigeons arrived ( 3 today). Twenty Red-breasted Mergansers were noted, no Goosanders here today but the 4 Eider were. Still about 120 Brent present, we think the rest may have departed.
On the sea were 1 Red-throated Diver, 8 Great Crested Grebes, 6 Guillemot and 2 Sandwich Terns. It was another big tide today, the best of the waders were the 3,000 Dunlin about the island and 22 Bar-tailed Godwit. A Common Seal was swimming out towards the sea after being disturbed by Middle Eye.
The sun was out all day bringing the insects to life, such as this Buff tailed Bumblebee .
A point of interest is the light on the island which at a mere 3 metres in height is (according to Trinity house) the smallest lighthouse n the UK.
Photos AS, CJW
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