Further trickle of migrants

14th April 2016 sunny spells V1/2
Offshore
A flock of 20 Sandwich Tern again fed offshore in the evening.
Diurnal Migration
A few Sand Martin and Swallow were recorded.
Grounded Migrants
A slight increae in the number of grounded birds with 10 Chiffchaff, 8 Willow Warbler, 8 Goldcrest, 4 Blackcap and 3 Wheatear logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 9 Black-tailed Godwit were logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 16 Little Egret remain in evidence along the eastern shore and a Merlin was also recorded.
Moths
The light trap attracted 3 Dark Sword-grass.