The F6 south-westerly continued for the day with conditions remaining bright during the daylight hours.  Offshore, a modest passage highlighted by three Sooty Shearwaters and four Grey Phalaropes was enjoyed. Other counts included 14 Sandwich Terns, 10 Arctic Terns, one Arctic Skua, three Common Scoters, nine Fulmars, 36 Gannets and 149 Manx Shearwaters. 

Waders were also in decent supply with Solfach holding three Bar-tailed Godwits, two Ringed Plovers, two Sanderlings and a Knot (continuing a good showing of this species over the past fortnight). On the land, another Wryneck was briefly flushed from the scrub behind the Schoolhouse but remained stubbornly elusive, the track along the Mountainside is often popular for them. Two Pied Flycatchers remained, with one at Nant and the other at the Observatory garden. A Grey Wagtail flew over the Observatory and four Willow Warblers and a Chiffchaff were logged. Four Wheatears were distributed around the southern portion of the island. 

Knot (C) Phoebe Moss

The atypical sighting of a Seal pup idly sleeping on the grass in the middle of the Narrows was interesting, though everything was clearly fine as it had relocated back to its cove later in the day. Two Small Coppers remained in the Wetlands and a four Red Admirals were logged. 

Seal Pup on the Narrows (C) Greg Lee