Offshore
Observations over the sea (0530-0630) produced 125 Sandwich Tern, 120 Common Scoter, 25 Guillemot, 24 Gannet, 10 Razorbill, 9 Manx Shearwater, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Kittiwake and single Red-throated Diver and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A single Spotted Flycatcher was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Gadwall was the first for several years while waders included 3 Whimbrel.
Reptiles
A Common Lizard was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 287 moths of 41 species – the highest so far this year, totals remain dominated by Flame Shoulder and Treble Lines while Common Marbled Carpet, Garden Carpet, Tawny Shears, Mottled Rustic and Thistle Ermine were new for the year.
