22 April, 2013

 
Offshore at the patch this morning 2e Red-throated Diver, 24e Common Scoter, 1w Fulmar, 12w 2e Gannet, 5w Dunlin, 2w Sandwich Tern, 3w Whimbrel, and 15w Grey Plover. In and around    the  bushes, 5 Whitethroat, 1 Sedge Warbler, 6 Blackcap, 1 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff, and a Buzzard.
Blackcap Atherington Pools
Records for Sunday 21st at Marsh Farm include 2 Green Sandpiper on the main pool, 2 Great-crested Grebe, 10 Tufted Duck, 2 Shelduck, 4 Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler, 5 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff,  7 Blackcap, 7 Reed Bunting, 4 Yellowhammer, 6 Sand Martin, 10 Swallow, 4 Buzzard, 1 Grey Heron, 8 Lapwing and a single Med Gull.

Whitethroat Marsh Farm