Arctic Skua

5th May 2023 – early mizzle clearing SE2/3
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 90 Common Scoter, 57 Sandwich Tern, 16 Gannet, 9 Guillemot, 6 Red-throated Diver, 5 Little Tern and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 10 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap and 3 Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
The pair of Gadwall remain and waders included 10 Whimbrel and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The resident Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
A Muslin Moth was amongst the overnight moth attraction.