8/4/2018
Four Swallow at Pantile Farm yesterday 7th April and a couple of calling Chiffchaff at Barway.
On the local patch this morning two singing male Blackcap along the river and three Chiffchaff calling away.
Comparison of arrival dates:
Swallow:
2017: 2nd April
2016: 15th April
2015: 11th April
2014: 8th April
Chiffchaff
2017: 11th March
2016: 12th Feb
2015: 13th March
2014: 15th Jan
Significant that didn't record any Chiffchaff during the winter of 2017/18.
Blackcap
2017: 28th March
2016: 12th April
2015: 12th April
2014: 4th April
No Blackcap seen during the winter this year although have in the past.
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