Over the last week spring migrants have continued to trickle through, seabirds have been busy on the cliffs and wintering birds have been reluctant to leave!
Best bird by far was a Hoopoe found by Dave the Warden. Alas, it didn't stay, but shows yet again, that anything is possible. Other spring goodies have included Spotted Flycatcher, Ring Ouzel and Garden Warbler. Listen out for both Sedge Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat too, as you take a walk around the reserve and in surrounding fields look out for Yellow Wagtails and Corn Buntings. Please do stay on the reserve paths though, to avoid disturbing ground nesting birds.
Of the wintering birds, Siskins are still being seen around the feeders and Short-eared Owls are still hunting the grassland. The Owls now have a little more competition in the form of Barn Owls, which will have hungry young to feed nearby.
Out on the cliffs, Kittiwakes are now fully engaged in nest repairing activities, so a real snow storm of Kittiwakes around the pond towards Jubilee viewpoint. Gannet chicks are growing fast and there are plenty of Puffins on show.