Light winds turned onshore during the afternoon, prolonged sunshine and a high of 21 degrees C. The early morning discovery of a female/1st-summer male Red-breasted Flycatcher in the Lighthouse Bushes provided the highlight; although elusive, it remained all day. Nearby, a Hobby rested on posts in the Gorse Field. Three Common Terns flew north during a seawatch which also featured 17 Sandwich Terns, a Red-throated Diver and seven Manx Shearwaters. Additionally, a lone Bonxie flew south-east past North Dykes.
A further influx of insects was evident led by an impressive 965 Painted Lady butteflies on the outer head, the majority of which fed of insect friendly cover crops; they were joined by 40-50 Red Admirals. In addition, 11 Red-veined Darters were in the same area including a male on the cliff top suggesting a fresh arrival.
