7th May 2012 – hazy sun/rain later SE3/4/5
Offshore
Observations before and after the tide (0800-0900 & 1400-1500) were highlighted by 2 Puffin, 2 Arctic Skua and single Black Guillemot and Little Tern amongst 90 Common Scoter, 27 Sandwich Tern, 24 Gannet, 10 Manx Shearwater, 9 Kittiwake, 9 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Two Yellow Wagtail and single Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were amongst 56 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Single Siskin and Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 550 Knot, including a few in summer plumage and 67 Whimbrel were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
