Waders continue to increase

22nd July 2009 - overcast/showers S4/5
Offshore
Remaining quiet over the sea despite the apparently more favourable conditions with sightings on the rising tide(0945-1045) limited to 28 Manx Shearwater, 26 Gannet and small numbers of Common Scoter, Guillemot and Sandwich Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
Returning waders included 825 Curlew, 630 Redshank, 10 Greenshank, 8 Whimbrel, 10 Knot, 10 Turnstone and 4 Black-tailed Godwit and a Common Sandpiper.