Sightings

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Plenty of sunshine today with a moderate F4 south west breeze.  Watches 0630-1000

It was a better day of southerly movement for the vismiggers with 35 Wood Pigeons, 35 Curlews (out east), 4 Marsh Harriers, 9 Jackdaws, 26 Rooks, 110 Carrion Crows, 4 Skylarks, 21 Sand Martins, 17 Swallows, 3 House Martins, 17 Flava Wagtails, a Grey Wagtail, 3 Alba Wagtails, a Tree Pipit (1st of year), 77 Chaffinches, a Brambling, 80 Goldfinches, 3 Siskins and a Yellowhammer.

There was not much change in migrant numbers with a Cuckoo, single Common Sandpiper, a Ruff, 3 Willow Warblers, 7 Chiffchaffs, a Sedge Warbler, 2 Blackcaps, a Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Whitethroats, 23 Wheatears and 10 Yellow Wagtails.

Other bits of note saw the Black Brant lingering, 2 Tawny Owls in Easington and 130 Linnets in area. 

Ringing 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Blackcap, 2 Wheatear

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Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Sunny spells with the odd shower often heavy, with a stiff wind.  Watches 0630-0915

There were still decent numbers of spring migrants around a Common Sandpiper (1st of year), 4 Willow Warblers, 10 Chiffchaffs, 2 Sedge Warblers, 4 Blackcaps, a Whitethroat, single Black Redstart, 4 Stonechats, 39 Wheatears and 11 Yellow Wagtails while heading south 3 Sand Martins, 14 Swallows, 21 Chaffinches and 7 Goldfinches. 

In the wetlands area the Black Brant remained with 350 Brent Geese along with 10 Shovelers, 10 Gadwalls, 4 Pintails, 13 Avocets and a Sandwich Tern.

Ringing 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap

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Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Another nice spring day with plenty of blue sky clouding up later on. Watches 0630-1000

A 50% clearout of migrants left 7 Willow Warblers, 20 Chiffchaffs, 2 Sedge Warblers, 11 Blackcaps, 5 Whitethroats, a Redwing, 2 Redstarts, 19 Wheatears and 3 Yellow Wagtails while yet again poor on the move with 21 Sand Martins, 18 Swallows, a House Martins, 8 Goldficnhes and 2 Siskins.

The 2 drake Garganey and Black Brant remained in the wetlands area along with 29 Gadwall, 3 Pintails, a Little-ringed Plover and 14 Whimbrels.

Ringing 1 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcap

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Monday, 13 April 2026

 A lovely sunny day albeit a bit chilly to start with and light winds. Watches 0600-1000

There was a nice arrival of spring migrants with some good totals returned including a Serin north over Kilnsea, 36 Willow Warblers, 45 Chiffchaffs, 5 Sedge Warblers, a Reed Warbler (1st of year), 22 Blackcaps, 2 Lesser Whitethroats (1st of year), 5 Whitethroats, a Cuckoo, 2 Black Redstarts, 4 Redstarts, 3 Stonechats, 39 Wheatears, 3 Yellow Wagtails and 3 Siskins. 

In the wetlands area still 2 drake Garganey remained along with a Black Brant, 350 Brent Geese, 23 Gadwalls, 2 Pintails but just 8 Avocets. Elsewhere the vismiggers were still having a quiet spring with a Little-ringed Plover, 9 Sand Martins, 12 Swallows, a House Martin, 2 Flava Wagtails and 7 Goldfinches the best!

Ringing 10 WillowWarbler,11 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 1 Dunnock, 1 Redstart, 1 Goldfinch, 3 Linnet

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Sunday, 12 April 2026

Another windy day with strong gusts and plenty of sunny spells. Watches 0645-1000

The vismiggers had a few bits to enjoy in a quiet spring so far with 3 Egyptian Geese, 6 Sandwich Terns, an Arctic Skua, 5 Jackdaws, 9 Rooks, 7 Sand Martins, 25 Swallows, 4 House Martins, a male Blue-headed Wagtail, 51 Goldfinches and 2 Siskins. 

Migrants were still well represented including 2 Garganey, 10 Chiffchaffs, a Sedge Warbler, 5 Blackcaps, a Ring Ouzel, male Redstart, 26 Wheatears and 2 Yellow Wagtail. 

Ringing 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap, 1 Goldfinch

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Saturday, 11 April 2026

A windy day with a F8 south westerly the odd light shower and sunny spells. Watches 0645-1000, 1520-1635

The day saw another nice scatter of grounded migrants which also included Little Tern and Common Swift both new for the year plus 3 Garganey, 6 Whimbrels, a Green Sandpiper, single Cuckoo, 2 Willow Warblers, 11 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap, 2 Redstarts, 3 Wheatears, a Blue-headed Wagtail at Kilnsea wetlands, 3 Swallows, 5 House Martins, a Brambling and 2 Siskins. 

The Black Brant and Pale-bellied Brent were still wandering the area while a Greenshank and 3 Pintails around the wetlands. 

Ringing 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Chaffinch

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Friday, 10 April 2026

Sunny spells with a cold F5 north west wind blowing.  Watches 0640-1100, 1400-1500

Increases in grounded migrants and returning breeders saw some good totals including the first Cuckoo of the spring along with a Shore Lark on the beach at the lighthouse and a north bound Wood Lark. Other totals included 3 Garganey, a Little-ringed Plover, 2 Whimbrels, single Willow Warbler, 28 Chiffchaffs, 10 Blackcaps, a Whitethroat, 3 Goldcrests, 3 Redstarts, 9 Wheatears, 5 Yellow Wagtails and 2 Siskins, while moving were 2 Red Kites, 3 Rooks, 19 Jackdaws, 3 Sand Martins, 8 Swallows and a House Martin.

Ringing 8 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 2 Goldfinch

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Thursday, 09 April 2026

Sunny spells with an increasing south westerly wind in the afternoon but a pleasant morning. Watches 0630-1100.

Another day another addition to the yearlist with another spring migrant this time 2 Whitethroats (point, Easington straight) while also 2 Garganey (pair), a Little-ringed Plover, single Green Sandpiper, a Whimbrel, 8 Willow Warbler, 19 Chiffchaffs, 7 Sedge Warblers, 10 Blackcaps, 2 Goldcrests, 12 Redwings, 8 Fieldfares, 2 Redstarts, a Wheatear and 3 Bramblings. 

Some better vismig than of late saw 2 Stock Doves, 83 Wood Pigeons, 5 Marsh Harriers, a Kestrel, 11 Jackdaws, 26 Rooks, 50 Carrion Crows, 2 Skylarks, 101 Sand Martins, 23 Swallows, 3 House Martins, 2 Yellow Wagtails, a Grey Wagtail, 8 Alba Wagtails, 45 Chaffinches, a Brambling, 36 Goldfinches, 51 Siskins, 2 Corn Buntings and 5 Yellowhammers head south. 

The Black Brant was again around the wetlands along with 2 Pale-bellied Brents, 490 Brent Geese, a Barnacle Goose, 2 hybrid Barnacle x Canadas, 32 Shovelers, 12 Gadwalls and 2 Pintails.

Ringing 8 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 1 Dunnock, 1 Chaffinch, 2 Linnet, 1 Goldfinch

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Wednesday, 08 April 2026

The best of todays sightings included a Red-rumped Swallow south at the warren and maybe another south a while later, 4 Garganey (1 female) on long bank and 2 male Redstarts (sammys, southfield farm) along with a nice scatter of spring migrants. 

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Tuesday, 07 April 2026

A frosty start soon warmed up leaving a nice spring day despite the F3 south east wind. Watches 0640-1000.

Several new additions to the year list were all very welcome including 2 Garganey (both drakes) on Kilnsea wetlands, a Whimbrel heading north, a House Martin heading south and a lovely male Redstart at Sammys. Other migrant totals as follows with 4 Sandwich Terns, a Little-ringed Plover, 2 Yellow Wagtails,14 Sand Martins, 3 Swallows, 31 Chffchaffs, 7 Blackcaps, 4 Redwings, 18 Robins, a Black Redstart, 8 Wheatears, 27 Siskiins which flew south and a Brambling.

The Black Brant was again on the wetlands with 2 Pale-bellied Brents and 100 Brent Geese plus 3 Pintails. 

Ringing 7 Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Chaffinch

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Monday, 06 April 2026

A nice day with plenty of sunshine and light south west winds. Watches 0630-1000

The day saw another first for the year with Sedge Warbler at southfield farm plus in the area 2 Little-ringed Plovers, 17 Chiffchaffs, a Firecrest, 6 Goldcrests, a Black Redstart, 8 Wheatears, single Brambling and 6 Siskins. 

There was very little on the move with 2 Great White Egrets heading south the most noteable while Black Brant, Pale-bellied Brent, 421 Brent Geese, 2 Whooper Swans, 22 Shovelers, 16 Gadwall and a Pintail around the ponds area.

Ringing 1 Wood Pigeon, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Wren, 4 Linnet, 4 Siskin

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Sunday, 05 April 2026

Sunny spells with a few showers and a strong F7 south west wind. Watches 0540-1000

The first Ring Ouzel of the spring was around the gas terminal among a nice selection of migrants which included 2 Little-ringed Plovers, 9 Chiffchaffs, 3 Blackcaps, a Firecrest, 18 Fieldfares. 2 Wheatears, a White Wagtail and Brambling. 

Over the sea a Great Northern Diver flew south while around the ponds a Black Brant and 2 Whooper Swans were present along with 3 Pintails and 26 Avocets. 

Ringing 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap, 1 Brambling

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Friday, 03 April 2026

Sunny spells with the odd shower with a strengthening F7 south west wind gusting. Watches 0650-1000

There were few observers out and about due to the charity bike ride and a difficult strong wind also. Migrants contributed with the first Yellow Wagtail of the spring and a Firecrest in chirchfield plus a Blackcap and a Wheatear. 

Other sightings included a blogging Great White Egret and the usual 2 Whooper Swans.

Ringing 1 Firecrest, 1 Goldcrest

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Thursday, 02 April 2026

A cold cloudy start brightened up before clouding back up again with the wind swinging from N -F4 Westerly.  Watches 0645-1000

The day was stil about arrivals of spring migrnats including 3 Willow Warblers, 10 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap, single Firecrest, 2 Goldcrests, 5 Redwings, a Black Redstart, 4 Wheatears and 2 Bramblings with 2 Sand Martins and 2 Siskins flying south. 

Ringing 1 Wren, 1 Goldfinch

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