Sadly, migration didn't quite follow the script today and, whilst not a complete damp squib, fell well short of the heights that an overcast sky and pre-dawn shower had promised. An overdue
Ring Ouzel at Barleycrates was the first for the year, while the Obs garden 'lockdown list' was increased by three:
Puffin,
Great Spotted Woodpecker and
Swallow. Fewer
Red-
throated Divers were recorded with just 14 throughout the morning, however, a notable movement of
Kittiwakes consisted of around 75 passing individuals. A
House Martin in the top fields was the first within the Obs recording area but otherwise migrants were rather thin on the ground with just a smattering of
Redwings,
Wheatears,
Blackcaps,
Chiffchaffs and
Willow Warblers, along with a lone passing
Short-eared Owl.