18/09/2025

Again most of today was spent sea watching despite the constant drizzle, there was no where near the number of birds passing today, but there was still 30+ Shearwaters of 3 species, lots of Arctic Skua action, along with Terns and Gannets. Singles of Leach's Storm Petrel and European Storm Petrel were seen, neither of which gave satisfying views. Full details will be on Trektellen.

Manx Shearwater feeding along the colour change

Manx Shearwater passing the fishing boats

Juvenile Kittiwake passing the fishing boats

Common Terns passing the fishing boats

Black Terns off the fishing boats

Arctic Skua looking for a victim at the fishing boats

Incoming Arctic Skua at the fishing boats

Common Sandpiper at the ARC this afternoon was the only wader other than Lapwings present. A Pectoral Sandpiper was reported on Burrowes briefly this morning. but no sign this afternoon. 

The American Golden plover was again in its chosen field at Jurys Gap today, nearby 3 Ruff at the double bends Scotney.