Osprey flies through

8th May 2015 – bright start rain later SE3
Offshore
A single Arctic Skua was the pick of the birds recorded over the sea.
Grounded Migrants
A Whinchat was amongst 20 Wheatear but single Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler were the best of the rest.
Diurnal Migration
An Osprey headed north at 1300hrs.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Gadwall was newly arrived and waders included 25 Whimbrel.
Moths
The first Shuttle-shaped Dart have now emerged.