6th May 2012 – bright and sunny W2/3
Offshore
Just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet and Sandwich Tern were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Wheatears were again to the fore with 58 birds logged during a late morning influx, along with 7 Willow Warbler and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 50 Pink-footed Geese, 10 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Sand Martin, 3 House Martin and 2 Yellow Wagtail were amongst a further steady passage of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Little Ringed Plover was newly arrived and 80 Whimbrel were recorded.
Moths
The first Rustic Shoulder-Knot have emerged.
