Heysham Obs
Early morning seawatcher(s) produced a meagre selection with at least a bit of variety in conditions which were too clear and a wind which was 'too far round' to the west north west
Sea
05:15-08:30 (thanks Mark)
Arctic Skua - 1 dark in at 06:20
Gannet - 2 in, 4 out
Kittiwake - 5 in, 1 out
Red-throated Diver - 3 in, 1 out
Guillemot - 1 in
Razorbill - 2 in
Common Scoter - c30
Eider - 6 in, 2 out
Grey Plover - 2 out
Dunlin - 6 in
Swift - 1 in
Swallow 7 in
Red Nab - Whimbrel 4, Wheatear 1
Subsequently just two extra Gannet
Middleton NR
Lesser Redpoll - one flying about, but not display flight calls
Reed Warbler - at least 4 singing males
Gadwall - 3
Little Ringed Plover - pair
Moths
Common Wave and Flame Shoulder in Heysham toilet. Muslin Moth and Poplar Hawk-moth in Middleton actinic
