The weather finally calmed down today, the winds were coming in from the northwest and although they were still fairly strong at 25mph in the morning, this wind direction is favourable for Colin to land the boat and bring visitors to the island. This meant that Bob and Lis Normand were able to come across to start their two-week stay at the obs.

Morning on Enlli

The calm weather meant that there were a few more birds singing. First thing in the morning there was a Whitethroat singing its scratchy tune in the obs garden. Up at Nant, Sedge Warblers and Whitethroats could be heard too, along with the Wrens, but that's a given.

Besides the usual songsters, the highlight of the day was a male Cuckoo that was first seen, then heard at Nant. It was then heard singing (if it was the same individual) throughout the day, ending up above the obs in the early evening.

A Cuckoo hiding in the Plantation

Waders were in short supply, although three Curlews added some variety to the mix. Turnstones appeared to have moved through today as only two were seen on the Narrows. 

After the guests had arrived, Sam and Stuart had to take the opportunity to go and census more Manx Shearwater burrows. Even though the weather was quite windy, it was the best chance there has been for two days, and tomorrow isn't looking at all hopeful either..!

Birds today: three Dunlins, two Whimbrels, three Curlews, two Turnstones, one Cuckoo, two House Martins, one Spotted Flycatcher, seven Siskins and six Lesser Redpolls.