March has been extremely disappointing so far I have to say. Since my last post it's been really hard graft with very little going on out there from what I've seen. That's except for a drastic (but expected) drop off in wintering bird numbers.
Spring migrant wise I have now seen Wheatears, which is good news. We missed out on any early birds this year, however over the 20th and 21st there's been a widespread arrival on the south coast which included birds through the Axe patch. I only managed to see two on Seaton Marshes on 20th, but was happy enough with these - although they could have been a bit closer...
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| The other bird spent most its time amongst the juncus behind this post |
I have seen a few more Sand Martins since my first (and early) birds on 6th, but other than a Golden Plover over Seaton on 9th March there really hasn't been anything new to inform you of.
I last saw both Siberian Lesser Whitethroat in Seaton on 10th, but there's still one present near the Bowling Green - I had excellent views of it this evening. Whilst on the subject of warblers, it's been lovely hearing so many Blackcaps in full voice over the last couple of weeks. I cannot remember a year like this, when the wintering birds have sung so strongly before departing.
Hopefully my next post has a bit more excitement within it!
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