The theme for the weather has remained the same, strong Easterlies bringing a chill to the air with a cloudless sky. Although it has felt quiet in the field there has still been a few firsts for the year recorded.

A Cuckoo, seen on Tuesday at the Southern end of Alderney. On Wednesday, Marsh Harrier over Longis, plus Common Sandpiper and Swift at the Northern end of Alderney. This morning Grasshopper Warbler on Longis and Pied Flycatcher along Barrackmaster Lane. Thank you to everyone that submitted sightings this week.

Photo: Common Sandpiper by Charlotte Foote.