Manx Shearwaters still on the move

22nd August 2008 - early showers then sunny spells NW1/2/3
Offshore
A flurry of activity following early morning showers (0615-0715) produced 1000 Manx Shearwater, 180 Common Scoter, 50 Gannet, 45 Sandwich Tern, 3 Arctic Skua (2 dark, 1 pale) and a single Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Again thin on the ground with just 4 Wheatear and a Grey Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Whimbrel and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 8 Little Egret remain and 2 Merlin were seen.