Sunday, 23 May 2021

Sea watch

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South westerlies and drizzle [gusting F7-8] at St. Cath's on May 23rd, 17:15-20:10, produced 296 Manx Shearwater (West). Plus 32 kitts west etc. And one Arctic Skua east (17:30). 

Bittern 'booming' recently at Brading Marsh. Hobby etc. 








Saturday, 8 May 2021

Wood Warbler

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Wood Warbler

2021-05-07





Whinchat at St. Lawrence 09-05-21

Fledged juvenile Wren (Ventnor)


Painted Lady x 4 at Ventnor Downs on May 10th. 




Tail end of things...(Velvet Scoter)

Following a protracted mild period since the summer, conditions suddenly changed with the first frost (Nov 20th) and a light dusting of snow...