24th March

A similar day to yesterday with strong westerly winds still dominating but the squalls that came blasting across the island were more frequent and punishing; there were some new wildfowl arrivals despite the weather with 7 adult Whooper Swans together on the airfield and a lone first-year on Sjaiver while 6 Pink-footed Geese near Holland were also new.

                Other totals included 6 Shelduck (with pairs busy prospecting likely looking rabbit burrows), 2 Hen Harriers, 2 Merlin, a Lesser Black-backed Gull and the 2 Woodpigeons.

Whooper Swans                                          George Gay