Offshore
Early morning sightings (0700-0800) included 270 Sandwich Tern, 208 Common Scoter, 18 Guillemot, 15 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 8 Manx Shearwater, 4 Arctic Tern, 3 Shag, 2 Fulmar and a Little Tern – the latter the first of the year.
Grounded Migrants
A decline in sightings with just 32 Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler and 2 White Wagtail logged in the bright and blustery conditions.
Diurnal Migration
An Osprey headed east at 1700hrs. In addition, a flock of 18 Pink-footed Geese flew through along with 3 Lesser Redpoll amongst 55 Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 47 light-bellied birds and waders included 38 Whimbrel and single Purple Sandpiper and Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and 2 Coot were a welcome sighting given the species’ decline on tthe island in recent years.
Mammals
A Weasel was logged and 2 Harbour Porpoise were again offshore.
