Friday, 27 March 2020

March - lockdown

Before 'lockdown' was enforced, the odd (self isolated) sea watch was productive, especially on days with South Easterly winds. At St.Cath's, the lads topped off their session with a serin and a puffin. The day after, I was fortunate to see an Arctic skua & Little Gulls (13) go by East - plus a long-ish list (Scoter etc.).

Locally: two Crossbills over Bonchurch were notable on the 26th; however, other local birders closer to the coastline have seen many more coasting by (total of nine on one date).   
A Red kite drifted over on the 26th & 27th.


House : on the island I usually see at least one annually - but during the spring many more are seen these days. 




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