Rarities
A Hoopoe was an early morning surprise as it fed avidly and then dust-bathed amongst the sand-dunes at the south end to at least 1030hrs.
Offshore
An early morning seawatch (0615-0715) produced 120 Sandwich Tern, 42 Gannet, 26 Guillemot, 11 Common Scoter, 8 Manx Shearwater, 7 Red-throated Diver, 5 Little Tern and single Fulmar and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Five Wheatear were recorded.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 110 Pink-footed Geese flew north.
Wildfowl and Waders
A few Whimbrel continue to roam the island.
Breeding Birds
Reed Warbler are now holding territory at two locations on the island.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 33 moths of 14 species with Common Wave, Shuttle-shaped Dart and Rustic Shoulder-knot new for the year.
