Still a bit blustery today but a far nicer, sunny day for birding than the last two. Migrant activity was again greatest in the relative shelter of the centre of the island where the year's first
Whinchat, singles of
Ring Ouzel and
Black Redstart, the long-staying
Hoopoe and a fair spread of commoner fare were encountered but there, as elsewhere, variety was otherwise still quite limited, with a
Short-eared Owl at the Bill and 2
Swifts over Ferrybridge the best from points further south and north. Sea passage was almost non-existent.
The first
Holly Blue of the year was on the wing at the Bill.
The Ring Ouzel was a minor highlight at Sweethill © Debby Saunders (settled) and Pete Saunders (flight)...
...but everywhere it was hard to get amongst interest beyond the usual early April quartet of Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Wheatear © Martin Cade:
