More Storm Petrels

13th August 2023 – overcast/showers then sunny spells SW4
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0630-0930) produced 440 Common Scoter, 310 Manx Shearwater, 94 Gannet, 89 Sandwich Tern, 7 Kittiwake, 3 Storm Petrel and single Shag, Arctic Skua and Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Five Wheatear were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Sightings included 10 Greenshank and 9 Shoveler.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Cormorant had been previously marked as a chick at Puffin Island, Anglesey on 6th July 2013.