Kingfisher is bolt from the blue

19th August 2007 - overcast with showers NNW 2/3/4
Rarities
The Hudsonian Whimbrel was again on the saltings off Rape Haw.
Offshore
Observations were highlighted by 24 Storm Petrel and also included 65 Sandwich Tern, 50 Gannet, 30 Manx Shearwater, 6 Shag, 3 Kittiwake and 2 Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
Additional waders included 30 Greenshank, 22 Knot, 5 Whimbrel and single Spotted Redshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Kingfisher was an excellent island record and the Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Mammals
Offshore observations also provided 2 Harbour Porpoise.
Moths
Several Willow Beauty were new for the year.