8th May 2024 – fog/mizzle SW1/2
Grounded Migrants
Sightings involved 25 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and single Willow Warbler, Garden Warbler and Whinchat.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 8 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Siskin and a House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 64 light-bellied birds; waders included 1926 Oystercatcher, 1238 Dunlin, 89 Whimbrel and single Curlew Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow is still in residence.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held a Waved Umber - just the second island record.