10th May 2023 – overcast/light showers SW2/3
Offshore
An extended early morning seawatch (0600-0900) proved to be very profitable with 535 Sandwich Tern, 470 Common Scoter, 410 Manx Shearwater, 205 Guillemot, 160 Kittiwake 58 Gannet, 25 Red-throated Diver, 18 Puffin, 18 Razorbill, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 7 Arctic Skua (4 dark, 3 pale) and single Arctic Tern, Fulmar and Great Northern Diver logged.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Pintail was seen and waders included 300 Knot, 14 Bar-tailed Godwit and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying resident Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
A Roebuck was seen.