After yesterdays celebration of spring today fell rather flat, however, it was a wonderfully warm and calm day that was perfect for finishing off some outside jobs. The highlight of the day was an early
Garden Warbler along the West Cliffs. Away from the Bill, the centre of the island turned up a second
Lesser Whitethroat, a male
Redstart at Reap Lane and a flyover
Little Ringed Plover past Blacknor. Hirundine passage had slowed but once again
Swallows were the dominant force accompanied by low single figures of
Sand Martins and
House Martins. With the change in temperature, the sea was once again coated in a thick haze and limited sea-watching highlights to a single
Arctic Skua, three
Curlews and 121
Common Scoters.
Having birding haunts such as Reap Lane and Suckthumb Quarry on your doorstep is a treat during such strange times ©Debby Saunders: