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Tuesday 6th July 2021

 A tough day in the field with a force 6-7 WSW wind picking up through the morning bringing frequent spells of precipitation ranging from light drizzle to heavy rain showers, although there were some sunny spells in the afternoon; all the notable birds were offshore and included a few ducks early on with 16 Teal, 4 Gadwall and a Pochard heading south along with 3 Common Terns, 7 Curlew, 3 Whimbrel, a Fulmar, 2 Gannets and 9 Sandwich Terns.

Ringing: House Sparrow 1


Another former immigrant, now thought to be established is Langmaid's Yellow Underwing