16th March

The fact that the only migrant handled at the Obs was a Chiffchaff that was entering its second week in residence there spoke volumes for the continuing migration hiatus, with the only new arrival reported anywhere on the island being a White Wagtail at Verne Common. Slightly more of a return from the sea included 8 Red-throated Divers, a Great Northern Diver and a Little Gull through off the Bill.

Meadow Pipit and Common Buzzard among the routines at the Bill this morning © Verity Hill: