Arctic Skua

15th August 2019 – early showers WNW6/7/8
Offshore
Slightly more productive over the sea (0630-07300) compared to recent mornings with 52 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 27 Manx Shearwater, 18 Sandwich Tern, 3 Kittiwake and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
At least 3 Yellow Wagtail were amongst 34 Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A total of 33 Little Egret were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 52 of 20 species with Svensson’s Copper Underwing new for the year.