Waders continue to build

4th August 2013 – sunny spells S3/4
Offshore
Morning observations (0800-0900) proved disappointing, although single Arctic Skua and Little Tern were recorded the supporting cast was limited to 76 Common Scoter, 32 Sandwich Tern and small numbers of Gannet, Manx Shearwater, Guillemot and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A sprinkling of Willow Warbler were again logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included: 1100 Dunlin, 140 Knot, 70 Ringed Plover, 60 Turnstone, 60 Bar-tailed Godwit, 30 Sanderling, and a Whimbrel.