CONSIDERABLY fewer migrants have been recorded this week after last week’s bonanza. The first summer male surf scoter was still at Catfirth along with two common scoters. A golden oriole and a hawfinch were reported from Busta House, while there have been up to 20 crossbills at Kergord. Other notable migrants include marsh…

ALTHOUGH the pace certainly slackened off last week in the North Isles, it has been one of the best springs here for migration for quite a while.

However, a few interesting birds were still to be seen. Golden oriole seems to be last week’s featured bird. Up to two were present…