Weather: WSW force 4/5, decreasing later misty then sunny intervals
It was more windy than the forecast had indicated in the first few hours so hopes were dashed of any kind of large numbers of migrants arriving. After the disappointing start the potter traps made an importance contributuon to the study of the recently breeding Rock Pipits on the island when 3 juveniles were caught and ringed, hopefully it will be interesting to follow their fortunes on the islands in the future.
Two Willow Warblers made it here during the morning and another in the afternoon and were also ringed, while a Wheatear appeared near the north end and eventually was tempted by the meal worms in the potters.
Very few Sandwich Terns were about but 17 Gannets were noted over the tide, some coming close and diving. An adult Kittiwake was off the north end where 26 Turnstones were roosting, some were this years birds, and the increase in Oystercatchers was notable at 2,900 in the Middle Eye roost. Seven Short-tailed Field Voles were seen, a good number to keep the Kestrel here this summer. The star butterfly of the day was a Wall Brown that turned up at the north end, in second place was a Painted Lady, while more regular species included 3 Common Blues, 3 fresh looking Small Tortoiseshells and a small number of Red Admirals.
There are still some patches of Heather that look splendid in flower, the all pervading Bracken has not yet quite overtaken all areas.
photos JE, CJ.
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