17th June 2022

 Weather: E force 2, WNW 3 by afternoon with haze

 One member was awoken very early by a swallow constantly twittering right outside the window, (photo taken through the window). 

 When the sun shone later a Humming Bird Hawk moth fed on the Valerian. June is the best time to come across these iconic insects on the island.

 

Cinnanbar moths are now prolific, 23 were seen today. Just a few waders were on the shore but in addition to the 8 Turnstones and 4 Curlew, 2 Whimbrel flew by the north end.

One of the 3 Little Egrets was in the rock pools on the west side rather than in the gutter which is their usual spot.

The female Eider is still about, as were 3 Shelduck on the shore.

Photos AS