Rarities
Three Water Pipit were again in the flooded fields along Biggar Bank early morning with the birds now in transitional plumage.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0800-0900) produced just 9 Red-throated Diver, 8 Gannet, 4 Razorbill, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Sandwich Tern and single Common Scoter and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
The day dawned to clear skies and light winds, conditions not conducive to producing many grounded birds and consequently just 8 Wheatear, 3 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Steady passage through the morning produced a total of 160 Meadow Pipit along with 14 Whooper Swan, 3 Swallow and 3 alba Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Peacock was on the wing and the moth trap held an Early Thorn.
Images
Water Pipit in transitional plumage
