Willow Warbler passage begins

12th July 2008 - sunny spells NW4
Offshore
Morning observations (0730-0830) proved to be uninspiring with just 40 Sandwich Tern, 21 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and a pale-phase Arctic Skua logged.
Grounded Migrants
The first returning Willow Warbler - an adult - was seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A single Common Sandpiper was the pick of the waders logged.
Miscellaneous
A Little Owl sunned itself in the lee of the northwest breeze.