Manx Shearwater, Great Skua and Little Gull

16th April 2013 – hazy sun SSW4/5
Offshore
Early morning observations (0830-0930) in the continued reduced visibility were highlighted by 15 Manx Shearwater, 2 adult Little Gull and a Great Skua along with a supporting cast of 28 Common Scoter, 18 Gannet, 9 Arctic Tern, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Diver and single Fulmar and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds involved 11 Willow Warbler, 7 Chiffchaff, 5 Wheatear and 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Small numbers of Sand Martin and Swallow moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Whimbrel were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Moths
Another Mottled Grey graced the moth trap.