18th May 2023 – sunny spells WSW1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0730) revealed 320 Sandwich Tern, 78 Common Scoter, 38 Guillemot, 29 Gannet, 21 Kittiwake, 15 Red-throated Diver, 8 Arctic Tern, 5 Little Tern, 4 Shag and single Black Guillemot, Puffin and Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1000 Sanderling, 62 Bar-tailed Godwit and single Avocet, Little Ringed Plover and Little Stint.
Breeding Birds
Several Reed Warbler continue to hold territory.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.