9th June 2007 - misty start then hazy sun NW1/2/3
Grounded Migrants
The Hooded Crow remains.
Miscellaneous
Both Barn Owl and Little Owl were hunting early morning.
Moths
New species for the year in the MV trap included Middle-barred Minor, Broom Moth, Single-dotted Wave and the impressive Puss Moth.
A late Spotted Flycatcher
8th June 2007 - hazy sun V1/2
Offshore
Just 20 Sandwich Tern and 3 Gannet were feeding offshore early morning.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was new in and the Hooded Crow remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Pintail remains and a few Turnstone continue to move through.
Breeding Birds
At least 5 Lesser Whitethroat still hold territory along with 4 Reed Warbler.
Dragonflies
A female Broad-bodied Chaser becomes just the second island record.
Offshore
Just 20 Sandwich Tern and 3 Gannet were feeding offshore early morning.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was new in and the Hooded Crow remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Pintail remains and a few Turnstone continue to move through.
Breeding Birds
At least 5 Lesser Whitethroat still hold territory along with 4 Reed Warbler.
Dragonflies
A female Broad-bodied Chaser becomes just the second island record.
Over summering Pintail
7th June 2007 - sunny spells/hazy V1/2
Offshore
Just 25 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern and 8 Gannet were logged during an early morning vigil (0615-0715).
Wildfowl and Waders
The over summering drake Pintail is still in residence and at least 6 Teal have returned. Small numbers of Turnstone continue to be logged and post-breeding flocks of Lapwing are beginning to build.
Mammals
Stoat, Hare, Fox and Grey Seal were all logged.
Butterflies
A minimum of 35 Painted Ladies were logged.
Offshore
Just 25 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern and 8 Gannet were logged during an early morning vigil (0615-0715).
Wildfowl and Waders
The over summering drake Pintail is still in residence and at least 6 Teal have returned. Small numbers of Turnstone continue to be logged and post-breeding flocks of Lapwing are beginning to build.
Mammals
Stoat, Hare, Fox and Grey Seal were all logged.
Butterflies
A minimum of 35 Painted Ladies were logged.
Spring passage draws towards a close
6th June 2007 - hazy sun, NE2/3
Offshore
Early morning (0615-0715) produced totals of 80 Sandwich Tern, 10 Gannet, 6 Manx Shearwater, 4 Kittiwake and 3 Canada Goose.
Wildfowl and Waders
Small numbers of passage birds are still moving through including, 20 Sanderling, 20 Ringed Plover, 10 Turnstone and 10 Dunlin.
Moths and Butterflies
The number of Painted Ladies present continue to increase and an early White-line Dart was new for the year.
Offshore
Early morning (0615-0715) produced totals of 80 Sandwich Tern, 10 Gannet, 6 Manx Shearwater, 4 Kittiwake and 3 Canada Goose.
Wildfowl and Waders
Small numbers of passage birds are still moving through including, 20 Sanderling, 20 Ringed Plover, 10 Turnstone and 10 Dunlin.
Moths and Butterflies
The number of Painted Ladies present continue to increase and an early White-line Dart was new for the year.
Spoonbill and Long-tailed Ducks
5th June 2007 - bright and sunny E2/3
Rarities
The second Spoonbill of the spring put in a brief appearance late morning.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0615-0715) were highlighted by an unseasonal pair of Long-tailed Ducks heading into Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 110 Sandwich Tern, 40 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 30 Manx Shearwater, 5 Guillemot and a single Fulmar
Grounded Migrants
The Hooded Crow still remains but at least 3 Spotted Flycatcher and a single Chiffchaff were new in.
Diurnal Migration
A single House Martin flew through in the evening.
Butterflies
A further influx of Painted Ladies was noted.
Rarities
The second Spoonbill of the spring put in a brief appearance late morning.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0615-0715) were highlighted by an unseasonal pair of Long-tailed Ducks heading into Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 110 Sandwich Tern, 40 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 30 Manx Shearwater, 5 Guillemot and a single Fulmar
Grounded Migrants
The Hooded Crow still remains but at least 3 Spotted Flycatcher and a single Chiffchaff were new in.
Diurnal Migration
A single House Martin flew through in the evening.
Butterflies
A further influx of Painted Ladies was noted.
Further bits and pieces
4th June 2007 - hazy sun E1/2/3
Offshore
Just 125 Sandwich Tern, 12 Common Scoter and 6 Gannet were recorded during early morning observations (0615-0715).
Grounded Migrants
A late Willow Warbler and Wheatear were logged and the Hooded Crow continues to linger.
Diurnal Migration
A rather late Swallow moved through.
Butterflies
The first migrant Painted Ladies of the year were logged along with small numbers of Red Admiral, Green-veined White, Small White, Large White, Wall Brown and Common Blue.
Offshore
Just 125 Sandwich Tern, 12 Common Scoter and 6 Gannet were recorded during early morning observations (0615-0715).
Grounded Migrants
A late Willow Warbler and Wheatear were logged and the Hooded Crow continues to linger.
Diurnal Migration
A rather late Swallow moved through.
Butterflies
The first migrant Painted Ladies of the year were logged along with small numbers of Red Admiral, Green-veined White, Small White, Large White, Wall Brown and Common Blue.
Passage continues to slow
3rd June 2007 - overcast/hazy SE2, NW3 later with showers
Offshore
Morning observations (0750-0850) provided 60 Sandwich Tern, 18 Manx Shearwater, 12 Common Scoter, 7 Gannet and single Red-throated Diver, Guillemot and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The Hooded Crow remains
Wildfowl and Waders
Small numbers of Dunlin, Grey Plover and Turnstone continue to move through while 5 Teal have now returned.
Moths
Both Eyed-Hawk-moth and Common Marbled Carpet were new for the year.
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Eyed Hawk-moth
The first wildfowl return
2nd June 2007 - hazy sun then overcast V2/1
Offshore
Observations on the rising tide (0930-1030) provided 34 Manx Shearwater, 32 Sandwich Tern, 6 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and a dark phase Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A pair of Shoveler and two drake Teal were the first returning wildfowl.
Breeding Birds
At least 4 Reed Warbler hold territories.
Moths
The MV trap attracted over 400 moths of 40 species overnight - the highest catch of the year so far. There were a number of new species for the year including Thistle Ermine, Purple-bar, Sandy Carpet, Grey Pug, Flame, Cabbage Moth, Dusky Brocade, Small Clouded Brindle and Gold Spot along with an exceptional 18 Small Elephant Hawk-moths and 2 Poplar Hawk-moths.
Damselflies and Dragonflies
Both Large Red and Blue-tailed Damselflies are now on the wing.
Offshore
Observations on the rising tide (0930-1030) provided 34 Manx Shearwater, 32 Sandwich Tern, 6 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and a dark phase Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A pair of Shoveler and two drake Teal were the first returning wildfowl.
Breeding Birds
At least 4 Reed Warbler hold territories.
Moths
The MV trap attracted over 400 moths of 40 species overnight - the highest catch of the year so far. There were a number of new species for the year including Thistle Ermine, Purple-bar, Sandy Carpet, Grey Pug, Flame, Cabbage Moth, Dusky Brocade, Small Clouded Brindle and Gold Spot along with an exceptional 18 Small Elephant Hawk-moths and 2 Poplar Hawk-moths.
Damselflies and Dragonflies
Both Large Red and Blue-tailed Damselflies are now on the wing.
Bits and Pieces
1st June 2007 - hazy sun SE2/1
Offshore
Morning observations (0615-0715) produced 120 Sandwich Tern, 100 Kittiwake, 65 Manx Shearwater and just a single Gannet. A flock of terns feeding on the afternoon's falling tide comprised 20 Sandwich Tern, 10 Arctic Tern and a Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The Hooded Crow remains
Wildfowl and waders
Passage birds included 50 Dunlin, 10 Ringed Plover and 4 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Breeding Birds
Several Lesser Whitethroats still singing on the island are perhaps unpaired birds.
Offshore
Morning observations (0615-0715) produced 120 Sandwich Tern, 100 Kittiwake, 65 Manx Shearwater and just a single Gannet. A flock of terns feeding on the afternoon's falling tide comprised 20 Sandwich Tern, 10 Arctic Tern and a Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The Hooded Crow remains
Wildfowl and waders
Passage birds included 50 Dunlin, 10 Ringed Plover and 4 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Breeding Birds
Several Lesser Whitethroats still singing on the island are perhaps unpaired birds.
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