31st July 2016

Weather: W force 2/3
Three Arctic Skuas were seen near the islands today, 2 dark phase and 1 light phase, while a single Arctic Tern, a Gannet, a Great Crested Grebe and a Guillemot was out to sea. On the ground was a Willow Warbler, a Wheatear and 3 Pied Wagtails. Waders noted included 5 Whimbrel, 30 Ringed Plover, a Bar-tailed Godwit, a Sanderling and 25 Curlew. A Peregrine was seen to chase and catch its prey over the east hoyle.