First Red-throated Diver of autumn

19th August 2022 – sunny spells WSW4/5
Offshore
The sea finally perked up (0730-0830) with 320 Common Scoter, 131 Manx Shearwater, 28 Sandwich Tern, 26 Gannet, 5 Fulmar, 4 Kittiwake and single Razorbill and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Willow Warbler and Whitethroat.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included several Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 138 moths of 31 species with Small square-spot the dominant species and Feathered Gothic new for the year.