Theo and Chris 27th-28th April

Here are the sightings of Theo and I for 27th-28th April:

Whooper Swan  1 east lake on 27th

Greylag  at least 2 still

Great Northern Diver  3/4 offshore on 27th

Manx Shearwater  small passage past on 28th

Peregrine  1 on 28th

Corncrake  1 in east, 1 in west

Golden Plover  5 over west town on 27th, 21 in west and 3 over west town on 28th

Dunlin  up to 5 on beach each day

Jack Snipe  2 over bog road on 28th

Snipe  small numbers

Black-tailed Godwit  1 on east beach on 27th,  16 in west on 28th

Whimbrel  1/2 both days

Great Skua  2 offshore on 27th

Black-headed Gull  30 on north lake on 28th

Iceland Gull  1st winter bird still present

Swallow  small fall on 28th

Chiffchaff   2 on 27th

Redwing  3 on 27th

Black Redstart  1 on 27th around school

White Wagtail  up to 5 around island both days

Lapland Bunting  2 in Anton's east garden, present for a few weeks.

The Tormor is in for its annual service and the Whispering Dawn is running from Magheroarty.  It would be advisable to check sailing times as they may vary.

Regards Chris