Weather: S force 2,veering W later, showers
A cooler day than we’ve experienced recently with a welcome breeze. A quiet day birdwise but the Black Guillemot showed well just after the high tide as it fished on the east side.
Before high tide it was associating with the Oystercatchers again and bizarrely flew off with them and settled on the East Hoyle sand bank with them - getting up and walking up the sand as the tide encroached. Other waders seen were a single Curlew and three Ringed Plover. However, on leaving the island a small group of ten Knot were in the gutter between Middle & Little Eye. Plenty of evidence of successful breeding on the island with Blackbirds, Meadow Pipits and Rock Pipits all carrying food.
The Blackbirds must be on a 2nd or 3rd brood by now. A few butterflies were on the wing with Meadow Brown, Red Admiral and Large White all being seen whilst the male Emperor Dragonfly continues to hunt round the island.
Photos PSW
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