A Hawfinch graced Millcombe on 12th, followed by a male and female Bullfinch the next day. Goldfinch passage resulted in 30 logged on 12th, supported by news of a recent North Devon ringing recovery. A Sedge Warbler ringed on 12th was quickly followed by the first Reed and Grasshopper Warbler records the following day. Blackcap continue to dominate on the passerine front, with 49 and 29 individuals logged respectively over the two days. Two Common Whitethroat were seen in Millcombe on the 12th, including a singing bird at the top of the valley. A small arrival of Ring Ouzel enjoyed up to seven birds across the east and west coasts while a Black Redstart frequented the North End on 13th and light hirundine passage trickling through day.
The Stock Dove and Collared Dove continue there stay around St Helen's Field and the Village. A single Teal pair reside at Pondsbury while Jenny's Cove featured 148 Kittiwake on the sea and another on 65 ledges on 13th. The Ringed Plover was still present at South West Point on 12th, but no further sign since. East coast boasted a Common Sandpiper on 12th, followed by a Great Northern Diver off the Terrace and 5 Cormorant high across the Landing Bay on 13th.
Reeling Grashopper Warbler, 13 Apr. N Barnes