21st June 2024 – bright and sunny/ rain late SW2/3
Offshore
Still relatively quiet over the sea with just 300 Common Scoter, 100 Sandwich Tern, 28 Manx Shearwater and 6 Gannet logged.
Diurnal Migration
A single Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains.
Breeding Birds
A territorial Goldcrest was still present on the island while both Ringed Plover and Oystercatcher chicks were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency and 2 Kestrel were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The largest overnight attraction to the moth trap so far this year saw Puss Moth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Ingrailed Clay and Archer’s Dart amongst the sightings which also included several micro species including Black-headed Conch.