First young Whitethroat fledge

1st July 2013 – overcast/showers W3/4
Offshore
Morning observations produced an Arctic Skua but just small numbers of Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter, Gannet and Guillemot.
Breeding Birds
The first young Whitethroat have now fledged, though still waiting for the first Swallow to emerge.
Moths
Recently emerged residents include: Clay, Dark Spectacle, Heart and Club, Strawberry Tortrix, Broom Moth and Mottled Beauty.