CR Cormorant reveals origins

21st August 2019 – sunny spells SSW3, rain by evening
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) provided just 164 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 2 Sandwich Tern and a Kittiwake
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds remained at a premium with just 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler and single Yellow Wagtail and Whitethroat logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move early morning including 12 Sand Martin and a Tree Pipit.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Ringing
A Cormorant seen on the island on 20th August 2019 had been ringed at Puffin Island, Anglesey on 22nd June 2019.