The first week of June is the typical date to see the amazing Hummingbird Hawkmoth on the island, 3 were present today, it loves the Valerian by Niffy bay.
Large White and The Painted Lady butterflies that were present also were attracted.
There was still decent wader passage over the tide, 150 Oystercatcher, 12 Sanderling, 2 Turnstone, Knot, 40 Dunlin and 200 Ringed Plover.
There are Linnets with young around the island.
Shelduck were sitting in the sunshine.
as were the small flock of Sandwich Terns.
The feeding Swallows still fed about the island.
and the resident White Wagtail seems to have found a mate.
A fox cub was found in the SK paddock feeding on a dead auk!
Photos AEH
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