Wednesday, 5 April 2023

SERIN - SCP (Another Ring Ouzel)

Post a fairly staid sea watch at 'St Cath's' (early doors with Mark B and Gary H til 09:45), just after I packed up around 10:15 and whilst walking back to my car, the highlight was a single calling (flyover) Serin near the Lighthouse, initially seen heading Westwards away from me before switching back and East over the light house compound at 10:20. Classic time of year and conditions for one - Dungeness B.O had a 'party of three' today too [Variable onshore south winds, light SE to SW, overcast/sunny intervals]. But the sea itself had been stop/start with slim pickings (roughly 3.0 hours from 7am). Three Grey Herons seemed to arrive 'in off' and moved along the coast eastwards. 

Male Ring Ouzel at Ventnor Downs on 7th. Plus, a Lesser Redpoll and trickle of Swallows north. 





Sea watch totals per Gary (with Mark B)



Elsewhere: Tracy had 10 Ruff at Brading Marsh. Also been a couple of Large Tortoiseshells, singles at Newtown and Newchurch (James Gloyne). 
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