25th July 2010 – overcast W3
Offshore
Morning observations (0750-0850) were led by a dark phase Arctic Skua along with 59 Sandwich Tern, 39 Gannet, 8 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Tern and 2 Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The Cuckoo still remains, Willow Warbler continue to trickle through and a Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper.
Moths
The moth trap held 329 moths of 39 species including the first Portland Moth for 10 years.
Late News
Yesterday evening saw the reappearance of the Spoonbill along with both Little Egret and Merlin.
