Chris Ingram; 5th April

Chris was on Tory today for his first trip of the spring


Great Northern Diver  4 from ferry over
Mute Swan   2 in west, 1 in east
Whooper Swan  flock of 22 east
Wigeon  4 on west lake
Teal   1 on west lake, 11 on east lake
Eider  7 offshore
Merlin  female from ferry back, flying towards Tory
Peregrine  1 out at sea from Greenport
Lapwing  c. 10 pairs in west, 4 pairs in east
Golden Plover  1 calling, not seen
Snipe  1/2
Iceland Gull  adult in harbour, 2nd year on east lake
Black-headed Gull  4 on west lake
Skylark  c.30 across island and flock of 8 in off sea at east beach
Meadow Pipit  1 from ferry over mid-ocean flying north
Robin  1 in west
Dunnock  pair In Anton's east garden, male singing.  Will they breed?
Wheatear  c.5
Song Thrush  2 males singing + one other
Redwing  10-12
Great Tit  2 in Anton's east garden, overwintered. Will they breed?
Goldcrest  1 in Anton's garden (per Anton)
Jackdaw  1 west town
Chough  3 pairs in east
Reed Bunting  2 in Anton's garden (per Anton)

Also Basking Shark off Inishbofin