Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 1350 Common Scoter, 60 Sandwich Tern, 36 Gannet, 12 Guillemot, 4 Red-throated Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Razorbill and 2 Shag. However, the highlights were 2 Velvet Scoter and the first 4 Arctic Tern of the year. Later in the mouth of the bay was an additional raft of 2000 Common Scoter and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A diverse selection included 7 Wheatear, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 2 Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Whinchat – the latter the first of the year.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 140 Pink-footed Geese headed north and 2 Siskin and single Tree Pipit and Yellow Wagtail added variety – the latter was the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
