Slowly increading the Motus/CTT tracking stations. Scilly next??

The constant easterlies has resulted in a record spring for continental Robins at Nanjizal. Odd hearing the distinctly different contact call in West Cornwall. It was like being on the east coast in October.

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Maybe interesting to anyone who likes migrants? Whether they set off at sunrise or keep flying past sunrise Y b Warblers constantly appear mid morning. It doesn't matter if it is mild and overcast or chilly and clear.

Five Y B Warbler trapped today. One of which had been ringed at Oxwich Marsh on the 26th.

Started ringing at Nanjizal 1996. For the first time I have ringed considerably more birds in July than August.

Best seawatch I have ever had. Didn't even freeze my nuts off or get wet. Porthgwarra 4.40-8pm Pink-footed Shear, Fea's type, Scopoli's, 850+ Cory's, 200+ Great, 40+ Sooty, Wilson's, 2nd cal L.t Skua, 3 ad. Poms,

Numbers of Whitethroat usually peak around now. This is the worst autumn passage I can recall. They bred well on site. Looks like it was an exception. So far, a high adult to young ratio for all the Warblers.

First sign of Willow and Sedge Warblers on the move today. Also a few Grasshopper Warblers over the last few days.

Motus station at Arden Sarwah (inland from Porthgwarra) is up and running. Pendeen next.

All being well, two new Motus stations in West Cornwall should have the Western side of Penwith covered. Installing starts on 15th April.

First arrival of Chiffchaffs. About a week earlier than they usually are.