15th June 2011 – overcast/drizzle at times S2
Offshore
Morning observations provided a further 3 Puffin, it has been an excellent month so far for this usually scarce species. Also seen (0850-0950) were 25 Manx Shearwater, 18 Common Scoter, 13 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Guillemot and a Fulmar.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 6 Swift headed south over the sea.
Breeding Birds
The first broods of Shelduck have now emerged and single Grasshopper Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat are still in good voice.
Moths
The first Sand Dart of the year was attracted to the moth traps.
