Weather: Wind WNW 5/6. Heavy early
rain eased as the day progressed.
With poor weather conditions
preventing any passerine movement, a three hour sea watch was undertaken over
the high tide. This produced 11 Arctic Skuas, the first of the autumn, including a party of four creating havoc among the
terns, three Manx Shearwaters and a Fulmar. There were also six Gannets, 13
Great Crested Grebes, two Razorbill and 150 Common Scoter. Sandwich Tern
numbers remain high at 600, with many juveniles including some bearing orange
flags from Cemlyn Bay. Nine Little Terns was a good return but only about 20
Common Terns were noted. Three each of Painted Lady and
Peacock braved the wind and rain.
Whimbrel are still to be seen.
Photos CS
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