Weather:SE force 3, strengthening to E 4 sunny
The fine weather continues, but the variety of species is erratic in the present benign conditions. The only migrants this morning was a House Martin and a late but welcome Yellow Wagtail which unforunately did not settle for pictures despite coming briefly to ground. The morning commenced with a flight of 6 Canada Geese travelling north and later a flock of 37 resting west of the lagoon before flying off east.
A Peregrine harrassed the small number of waders off the east side of Middle. There was a repeat performance of the feeding frenzy of yesterday with large numbers gulls and terns off the west side of the island. Gannets were more in evidence on the sea, 28 this morning. Three Eiders were made up of a pair and an immature male, while Shelduck totalled 19 seen. More waders appeared after the tide; 31 Sanderling, 7 Turnstone and a few dozen Dunlin. Three each of Little Egret and Grey Heron were among the shorebirds. Thrift has had a good season, the best in some peoples memory. A Linnet was feeding on it.
After midday 2 Ravens flew calling from West Kirby towards Little Eye (Liam Langley) A Common Blue was the sole butterfly flying this morning, although Brimstone was seen in the afternoon
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