Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0600-0730) produced 730 Common Scoter, 410 Guillemot, 50 Sandwich Tern, 41 Razorbill, 29 Gannet, 15 Manx Shearwater, 10 Puffin, 6 Red-throated Diver and 4 Kittiwake.
Diurnal Migration
House Martin and Swallow continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wigeon and Gadwall remain in residence.
Breeding Birds
Following successful breeding in 2024 a male Goldcrest was again singing in suitable habitat on the island.
Cetaceans
Four Bottle-nosed Dolphin were also offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Large Skipper are now on the wing and the light trap held 208 moths of 36 species – with Treble Lines, Flame Shoulder, Heart and Dart and Small Square-spot remain the dominant species while Heart and Club and Yellow-barred Brindle were new for the year.
