17th May 2010 – sunny spells NW1/2/3
Offshore
Early morning observations (0645-0715) were led by a single Little Tern amongst small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet, Common Scoter, Guillemot and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was the only candidate for a new arrival.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering female Velvet Scoter remains and was joined by a first-summer drake Long-tailed Duck.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Moths
Marbled Coronet and Elachista atricomella were both new for the year.
