The sea disappoints

7th July 2022 – overcast then sunny spells WNW3/4
Offshore
Morning observations over the sea (0715-0815) produced 210 Common Scoter, 68 Sandwich Tern, 45 Gannet, 24 Manx Shearwater and 4 Red-breasted Merganser.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 156 moths of 43 species with White-line Dart the dominant species and Common Emerald and Southern Wainscot new for the year.
Miscellaneous
After months of delays, the new ringing facility is finally starting to take shape.