Breezy conditions continued, coming from the south, however a spell of sunshine warmed up the island at last. There was evidence of movement, with an Icelandic-race Redwing caught in the heligoland at Cristin first thing, three Sand Martins and two Swallows seen heading north throughout the day. Four Goldfinches, two Siskins, six Blackcaps, 11 Chiffchaffs, 15 Willow Warblers and seven Goldcrests were also recorded around the island, and a female Reed Bunting was seen in the wetlands.
Icelandic Redwing caught in the heligoland trap © Kate Fox |
Other birds included a female Merlin at the North End, 50 Purple Sandpipers, a Whimbrel on the West Coast and 17 Curlew around the island. The Treecreeper was still present around Cristin, and signs of the breeding season ahead with 12 Puffins and 40 Razorbills at the North End.
The first proper Manx Shearwater ringing session along the west coast produced 26 new birds and 22 retraps. On the way back a new Oystercatcher, two new Snipe and a retrap Jack Snipe and the female Reed Bunting were also caught in the Wetlands, and a Water Rail was seen by Cristin Withy.
Female Reed Bunting caught in the Wetlands © Kate Fox |
Spring scenes and seals on Solfach! © Kate Fox |
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