2 days of southerly winds and the first Wheatears have arrived along the cliffs. Both Lucy and Colin had 2 males on Lighthouse down and I had my first (and personal earliest here) near the old airfield on upper road, it flew to the fields to the East but showed well, a moment to savour.
I also saw the two males on Light house down before the fog set in. Lucy had seen a Short Eared Owl there early morning.
Theyre great arn’t they, and mark a turning point in the year, one which myself and presumably alot of other birders have been waiting for.
The previous day had been strong southerly wind and several flocks of Brent Geese were noted moving North East, including a flock of 100+ over the harbour as I climbed the cliff path first thing. I counted 400 during the morning and most were high above the water.
The cliff path also played host to 4 Chiffchaffs, seeminly fresh in, feeding in a sheltered spot.
At least one of the 2 wintering Black redstarts is still along our street, it hopped out of my mates cellar stairs. Another bird is currently frequenting the light house area but i havent seen good numbers yet, perhaps next week onwards.
PERDIX BIRDER 