The sea continues to disappoint

8th July 2022 – overcast WNW3/4
Offshore
Morning observations over the sea (0630-0730) in unsuitable winds produced just 120 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 11 Manx Shearwater, 4 Sandwich Tern and 3 Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Early Willow Warblers – presumably failed breeders – continue to head back south with 7 birds logged.
Diurnal Migration
Five Swift moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Greenshank and Common Sandpiper.