First Shelducklings appear

23rd May 2025 – bright and sunny/hazy NW1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0600-0700) produced 57 Guillemot, 54 Common Scoter, 50 Sandwich Tern, 19 Gannet, 7 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake, 4 Manx Shearwater and 2 Puffin.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallows continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wigeon and Gadwall remain in residence and a Whimbrel was the pick of the waders.
Breeding Birds
The first Shelduck brood has emerged and several Mallard families were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 106 moths of 26 species – with Treble Lines, Heart and Dart and Small Square-spot were the dominant species while Campion was new for the year.