Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) in poor visibility produced 100 Sandwich Tern, 67 Gannet, 32 Common Scoter, 22 Arctic Tern, 8 Guillemot, 5 Shag and an Arctic Skua. In addition, the huge flock of Common Scoter was still in the mouth of the bay.
Grounded Migrants
A Blackcap and 4 Willow Warbler were seen along with 4 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A Hobby was the highlight along with 2 Yellow Wagtail and a Stock Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Breeding Birds
Sedge Warbler numbers continue to increase at breeding sites across the island.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Wall Brown and Small Copper are now on the wing.
