The weather was very changeable today. The majority was calm with blue skies but every few hours the wind picked up and there would be a brief hailstorm. There was often a flurry of bird activity after the hail stopped with 18 Willow Warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs and 4 Goldcrests across the island. The small movement of Swallows continued throughout the day.

Storm arriving over the North End

The first Slow Worms of the year were recorded today in the Observatory garden including a large male under a corrugated tin.

Male Slow Worm

Birds today: 24 Fulmars, 7 Manx Shearwaters, one Grey Heron, one Sparrowhawk, one Ringed Plover, one Whimbrel, five Redshanks, four Turnstones, one Sand Martin, ten Swallows, one White Wagtail, six Wheatears, seven Blackcaps, six Chiffchaffs, 18 Willow Warblers, four Goldcrests, one Rook, two Chaffinches, seven Siskins, 13 Goldfinches, 53 Linnets