Weather: SSE force 2
A calm and warm morning on the island. The increasing Sandwich Terns were calling everywhere on the journey to the island, and although small wading birds were not evident, there were a few Curlew about and Oystercatchers fed around the muddy shore. Little Egrets appear more regularly as we reach the middle of summer, 9 were about this morning. A Rock Pipit that has been a part of the new Hilbre colour ringing scheme (ring CAB) was very vocal near the north end.
Immature and sub-adult male Eiders swan up to the north end at the low tide late morning.
Butterflies came alive by mid-morning with plenty of Small Whites, Green-veined Whites showing, also 2 Red Admirals, a Small Tortoiseshell and at least 5 Gatekeepers.
Photos CJ
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