The daily census starts this weekend but there have been a few migrating birds seen already.
There are a few Chiffchaff that winter on Alderney. This individual pictured from this afternoon is supporting a pollen horn, indicating that until recently it was in Southern Europe.
On Wednesday 25th Feb three Sand Martin came to roost on Longis, the previous earliest recorded date was 5th March on Alderney.
There have also been a few waterfowl sightings this week with Brent Goose, Greylag Goose and Shelduck.
Chiffchaff © Matt Scragg
