Pomarine Skua

4th July 2013 – overcast SW3/4
Offshore
Morning observations were led by a fine adult Pomarine Skua and also produced 365 Manx Shearwater, 50 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 15 Kittiwake, 6 Sandwich Tern and 4 Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a flock of 140 Knot – all in non-breeding plumage.
Breeding Birds
The first young Swallow have now fledged - rather later than usual.
Moths
Recently emerged residents include: White Satin, Snout, Garden Tiger and Wormwood Pug.