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Saturday 15th May 2021


Chocolate-tip larvae will be on the Poplars before emerging into these fine creatures

Grey and chilly again with an increasing SSE wind bringing an extended spell of drizzle from 09:00; not too much was noted on the land but a few bits were seen offshore comprising 40 Common Scoter north, a push of 54 Common Terns north, 10 Gannets, 3 Kittiwakes, a Red-throated Diver north (first one for ages), 2 Sandwich Terns and 2 Whimbrel.

A Cuckoo which gave a little burst of song halfway through the morning was the highlight on the land along with the singing Black Redstart, 4 Lesser Whitethroats and 6 Wheatears.

Ringing: Lesser Whitethroat 1