Lock’s Common was quiet this morning at high tide in a strong cold northerly wind. A single Whitethroat was a new arrival and a few Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Rock Pipit and Song Thrush were present. About 12 Sanderling in varying stages of winter and summer plumage flew up channel, presumably towards Rest Bay and Sker. I retreated to The Wilderness Pool where several wild Mallard ducklings have recently hatched and a Cormorant was fishing. There were a few singing Blackap, Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler, whilst a calling Nuthatch was new for the year. No sign of any hirundines yet. Brrr.