Arctic Skua and Little Tern lead seawatch

13th May 2010 – bright and sunny SW2/3
Offshore
Morning observations on the rising tide (0800-0900) were led by single Little Tern and pale phase Arctic Skua and a supporting cast of 30 Guillemot, 28 Sandwich Tern, 12 Manx Shearwater and 12 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
An increase in Wheatear saw 16 birds present along with single Garden Warbler and Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Whimbrel and single Black-tailed Godwit and Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A single Little Owl was again the best of the rest.