Wknd 9-10 April

Friday vis saw 24 Smarties W offshore from Seton harbour in 40 mins, accompanied by 2 Swallows (details). First singing Blackcap Longniddry station. First waterbird on Blindwells MTS, a drake Mallard! Also 5 Buzzard up over Dalkeith Country Park.

Massive clear-out of Whoopers across UK (WWT update 8/4) so went to check if we had a remnant, just 3 on grass at Muirton; sad to see them go again.

Willow Warbler in on Sunday (Bankton roundabout) and seem to already be widespread in area with high densities in places.