Weather: ESE force 3 slight mist
Midnight last night, the stars over the obs are visible despite the distant city lights.
Early morning produced a couple of new birds for the year,
The first was a Sedge Warbler in the trapping area,
and the second was a Great White Egret flying east across the south end of the island to the surprise of members present. Great White Egret is still a fairly rare bird at the northern part of the estuary (record shot in early light).
Another 120 Pink-footed Geese flew north again this morning. Around the traps a few Willow Warblers were present, also a Chiffchaff, while 2 White Wagtails and 2 Wheatears were here, later on a Grasshopper Warbler was found. A single Goldfinch was the sole finch to keep the Linnets company. Unseasonable visitors included 2 Snipe and a Starling. The 2 Brent plus the 3 Eiders were joined by a Canada Goose on the list. Sea watching was again favourable with records of 268 Gannets, 25 Guillemots, 80 Sandwich, 4 Common Terns and a Shag.
A Common Sandpiper was found and was another much anticipated first of the year for the island.
In the late afternoon 1,800 Knot flew north, while earlier in the day 29 Whimbrel were noted.
Only a few small waders were present but 10 Ringed Plover and 20 Dunlin roosted on the rocks.
A Green-veined White flew today also an early Painted Lady.
Photos CJW, SRW
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