25th May 2025 – bright and sunny W5/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0830) revealed 510 Manx Shearwater, 211 Guillemot, 123 Gannet, 111 Kittiwake, 95 Common Scoter, 79 Sandwich Tern, 26 Razorbill, 8 Arctic Skua, 4 Fulmar, 3 Arctic Tern, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Long-tailed Duck and single Red-breasted Merganser and Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Gadwall and 2 Wigeon remain.
Dragonflies
A female Broad-bodied Chaser was unusual – there are only a few previous island records.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 205 moths of 23 species – with Treble Lines, Flame Shoulder and Heart and Dart the dominant species while Dusky Brocade was new for the year.
