Grey Phalarope, Leach’s Petrel and Black Guillemot

17th September 2025 – overcast/rain clearingESE4/5 then SW3/5
Offshore
Extended observations over the sea were led by four Leach’s Petrel and single Grey Phalarope and Black Guillemot, along with 35 Sandwich Tern, 10 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 3 Shag and single Arctic Tern and Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Five Wheatear were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Curlew Sandpiper and 12 Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Dragonflies
Migrant Hawker remain on the wing despite the conditions.