A continuing tern spectacle over the high tides with at least 530 Common and 76 Sandwich Tern present, but no sign of any scarcer species. The flocks attracted the attention of Arctic Skua, with two chasing terns over The Bight before heading out to sea, where at least two others were also present.
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| Arctic Skua - Ian Livsey |
The overdue first Osprey of the year reached the Recording Area, previous sightings have been far up river. Its hunting seemingly unincumbered by the cloud of c80 Common Tern following its every move. Also in the estuary the first Pintail and first two Snipe of the autumn were overhead, with a Ruff in The Bight along with 700+ Ringed Plover still, including the leucistic bird.
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| Ringed Plover - Lee Collins |
Elsewhere single Whinchat and Wheatear were on site, with two Whitethroat on Warren Point and two Balearic Shearwater and a Great Crested Grebe offshore.
Year list addition:
163. Osprey
Other Wildlife: Disappointing conditions for the Devon Moth Group event, although c50 species were recorded including good numbers of Portland Ribbon Wave and Yellow Belle, as well as singles of Bloxworth Snout, Shore Wainscot and the second site record of Jersey Mocha.
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| Jersey Mocha - Kevin Rylands |
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