Marsh Harriers

12th August 2026 – bright and sunny ESE2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 500 Sandwich Tern, 10 Manx Shearwater, 9 Shag and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were busier with 410 Swallow, 24 Sand Martin, 5 House Martin and single Swift and Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Marsh Harrier were hunting over the island early morning and the Hooded Crow remains. The last few House Sparrows are now almost fledged.