Arctic Skuas and Brent Geese

24th May 2024 – overcast/drizzle clearing later SW2/3
Offshore
Later than normal observations over the sea as the rain cleared (1100-1200) revealed 240 Sandwich Tern, 175 Manx Shearwater, 52 Gannet, 16 Guillemot, 2 Arctic Skua and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was logged
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock still held 35 dark-bellied and 2 pale-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.