Similar weather again this morning, bringing similar birds on the island, but fewer of them.
Pinkfeet were moving again but less than a hundred in total, 6 Woodpigeons, a single Jackdaw and a couple of Canada Geese arrived, the latter flying by the seals on the west hoyle.
No sign this morning of the Short-eared Owl that was here until dusk last night. Only 2 Chiffchaffs and 3 Willow Warblers were in the gardens and paddocks, while quite a few Goldfinches, some Meadow PIpits and a small number of Swallows and 8 White Wagtails passed through and the first House Martin of the year. Four Siskins and 2 Redpolls called over the island and 8 White Wagtails were recorded today.
Gannets showed in flocks of 6 then 8, and 9 Sandwich Terns floated west off the north end. Also off the north end were a couple of Teal and a male Scoter.
A Peacock was among the few butterflies out in the sun.
A Kestrel was on the island today.
Ringed: 2 Willow Warblers, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Linnet. [ 161-18 ]
photos CJW & JE
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