14th May 2008 - bright and sunny NE4
Offshore
Early morning sightings on the rising tide (0615-0715) included 100 Sandwich Tern, 20 Manx Shearwater, 15 Gannet, 5 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot, 2 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Common Tern and single Red-throated Diver and Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 200 Sanderling, 130 Ringed Plover and 14 Whimbrel.
Breeding Birds
Large numbers of Whitethroat and Sedge Warbler are now spread across the island, whilst around 12 Lesser Whitethroat, 5 Grasshopper Warbler and 3 Reed Warbler also hold territory.
