Offshore
An early morning check of the sea on the rising tide (0630-0730) was highlighted by a Pomarine Skua heading out of the bay. Also seen were 191 Common Scoter, 92 Sandwich Tern, 32 Gannet, 20 Guillemot, 9 Red-throated Diver, 5 Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Shag, 2 Kittiwake and single Puffin and Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Wheatear continue to dominate with 26 birds logged, including the leucistic bird, along with 4 Blackcap, 3 Willow Warbler and single Whinchat and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 200 Pink-footed Geese headed north in two flocks.
Wildfowl and Waders
A pair of Gadwall were newly arrived and waders included 2130 Dunlin, 80 Sanderling, 22 Whimbrel and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Breeding Birds
Three Reed Warbler continue to hold territory.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted the first Brimstone Moth of the year and a Dark Tussock caterpillar was seen.
Dragonflies
The first Large Red Damselfly are now on the wing.
