Weather: ESE force 3, backing N and then NE
At last our first Short-eared Owl of spring arrived and was first spotted by the lookout flying south,
It landed briefly by the pond then set off again, this time headed towards Hoylake.
Singles of both Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler were singing, 5 Goldfinch toured the island and later a female Blackcap was in the SK paddock. The male White Wagtail still sings at the North End and a female Alba Wagtail was also seen there today.
There were fewer Gannets (64) in the Swash than yesterday and just 3 Eider noted.
Only 15 Cormorant were recorded, one of them was finding plenty of fish off the west side.
Five male Mallard were on the pond and 8 Shelduck about the islands. Amongst the few wader records were 16 Whimbrel, 28 Ringed Plover and 80 Dunlin.
Another influx of Red Admirals with 60 arriving today, also 10 Small Tortoiseshells, 2 Common Blue and 2 female Orange Tips.
Photos AS
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