Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed a large raft of 6000 Common Scoter in the mouth of the bay, also seen were 16 Sandwich Tern, 10 Guillemot, 6 Red-throated Diver, 4 Gannet, 2 Shag and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 11 Wheatear, 3 Willow Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 250 Pink-footed Geese and 5 Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 750 Knot, 100 Sanderling and 4 Whimbrel.
Breeding Birds
The Cetti’s Warbler continues to hold territory.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Holly Blue was on the wing.
