A day of somewhat stronger south-westerly winds and grey cloud cover provided an altogether uninspiring day of May migration. A flock of waders on the South End comprised three
Ringed Plovers and nine
Dunlins, whilst two
Whimbrels and a
Curlew were seen elsewhere. Three
Collared Doves lingered on from the previous days' flock of four, and two
Cuckoos were also present once again. Warbler numbers took a tumble as the windy weather constrained most birds to dense cover: five
Sedge Warblers, three
Whitethroats, three
Blackcaps, 10
Chiffchaffs and two
Willow Warblers were recorded, along with four
Spotted Flycatchers and three
Siskins.
Virtually all of the island's breeding Oystercatchers are now incubating eggs in their varying scrapes on ledges and gravelly beaches around the coast
Green Tiger Beetles are a fairly common species around the coast, appearing on warm afternoons
Lackey caterpillars are nearing their final instar stages at many locations on the island, having shed their final skin. There seem to be fewer silk tents around this year, although this cold weather does not do them a favour!
You got 4 Spotted Flycatchers the same as the Copeland Observatory.
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