25th February 2014 – sunny spells and showers S3/4
Offshore
A check offshore on the evening tide revealed a flock of 11 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A flock of seven Snow Bunting was located and single Stonechat and Grey Wagtail were perhaps a hint of spring.
Wildfowl and Waders
The single Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain.
Miscellaneous
A check along a section of the island’s tideline revealed that seabirds suffered in the recent succession of winter storms with 30 Razorbill, 21 Guillemot and 7 Kittiwake found.
