Arctic Skuas

15th April 2025 – overcast/rain N1
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning produced 141 Sandwich Tern, 108 Guillemot, 78 Common Scoter, 24 Red-throated Diver, 9 Shag, 8 Razorbill, 5 Manx Shearwater and 2 Arctic Skua. In addition, a large flock of Common Scoter was assembled over the mouth of the bay
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Willow Warbler and 6 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 350 Golden Plover, 300 Knot and 15 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and 2 Water Rail were logged.