30th July 2016 – sunny spells WNW3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced the first Shag of the autumn along with 33 Sandwich Tern, 27 Common Scoter and 5 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A Treecreeper was amongst a smattering of grounded migrants which included 14 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear and singles of Robin and Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 4 Shoveler remain and 2 Whimbrel were logged.
Breeding Birds
A family group of Jay’s provided evidence of the first breeding record for the island.
Miscellaneous
Barn Owl and Little Owl hunted at dawn.
