A few more migrants around this morning. A total of 12 Chiffchaffs were recorded today along with six Wheatear, six Firecrest, five Black Redstarts, two Blackcaps and a Willow Warbler. A Ring Ouzel was recorded by the New Lighthouse, a Crossbill was seen in the trapping area and a Little Egret passed north over the area this morning.
The sea was very productive today with a total of 1006 Common Scoter, a single Velvet Scoter, 678 Brent Geese, 26 Wigeon, 17 Red-throated Meganser, 16 Garganey, six Teal and four Shelduck. A single Black-throated Diver was seen with 42 Red-throated Divers. 132 Sandwich terns moved east along with 21 Little Gulls.
Three Brown Hares were seen on the Estate and at least 15 Porpoise were present on the sea.
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