Arctic Skua

5th April 2026 – sunny spells W4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0900) produced 80 Common Scoter, 50 Kittiwake, 18 Gannet, 18 Sandwich Tern, 2 Razorbill and single Red-throated Diver, Red-breasted Merganser and Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.