4th June 2015

Light winds initially later switched to moderate south-south-easterlies, sunny and temperatures reaching 18 degrees C. During the seawatch 14 Manx Shearwaters, a Bonxie and 80 Sandwich Terns flew north. North Marsh hosted single Little Grebe and Gadwall, with a Ringed Plover at Thornwick Pools. A Marsh Harrier overflew the Outer Head, whilst a Common Buzzard appeared over the Dykes. Passerine interest was provided by three Jays, a Spotted Flycatcher at Old Fall, one Wheatear, a Yellow Wagtail and a migrant Reed Warbler.

Barn Owl, Thornwick, by Craig Thomas
Barn Owl, Thornwick, by Craig Thomas