Offshore
Rather quiet over the sea early morning with just 8 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Common Scoter in evidence.
Grounded Migrants
A newly arrived Stonechat was a welcome sight following the loss of the island wintering population during the severe winter weather. A Fieldfare also appeared early morning.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 21 Barnacle Geese continues to hold the Spitzbergen and Caerlaverock ringed birds and 7 Shoveler were recorded.
Miscellaneous
The numbers of Lesser Black-backed Gulls arriving back at the gull colony continues to increase daily and 2 Little Owl and a Little Egret were seen.
Moths
The moth trap finally produced the first moths of the spring with Red Swordgrass and Satellite recorded
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Red Swordgrass
