11th May 2015 – early rain then sunny spells S5/6/7
Offshore
An evening check on the tide (1730-1800) produced 38 Manx Shearwater, 28 Sandwich Tern, 10 Guillemot, 6 Gannet and single Red-throated Diver and Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was newly arrived and additional sightings included 50 Wheatear along with single Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A single Swift was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Gadwall remains and waders included 1000 Knot and 24 Whimbrel.
Butterflies & Moths
A Painted Lady was recorded and immigrant moths were limited to a Dark Sword Grass.
