Arctic Skua and Merlin

22nd August 2025 – overcast/light showers NW2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced 125 Sandwich Tern, 12 Shag, 12 Common Scoter, 4 Gannet and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A quiet day with just single Whitethroat and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings included 10 Tree Sparrow and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Pintail has returned and waders included a Ruff.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.