Common Scoter and Black-tailed Godwit on the move

7th July 2011 – early heavy showers then sunny spells S3
Offshore
Early morning observations (0645-0750 & 0815-0915) produced totals of 410 Common Scoter, 21 Manx Shearwater and 18 Gannet..
Grounded Migrants
A Whitethroat was the sole candidate for a newly arrived bird.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 26 Black-tailed Godwit flew through.
Moths
A much reduced catch on recent days with Archer’s Dart the highlight.