Territorial Goldcrest

20th June 2024 – bright and sunny S1/2
Offshore
Still quiet over the sea with just 30 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern and 3 Gannet logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains.
Breeding Birds
A territorial Goldcrest is present on the island – the second consecutive year that this species, which has yet to be confirmed as a breeding species, has held territory on the island during the breeding season. House Sparrow, Goldfinch and Greenfinch all have young.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.