The first ten days of August went by as normal with returning summer plumaged waders stealing the show. Numerous juvenile
Ruff,
Greenshank,
Whimbrel, a mixture of adult and juvenile
Black-tailed Godwits and
Bar-tailed Godwits as well as a
Curlew Sandpiper and some stunning
Knot proved to the best. Other noteworthy species throughout the period included
Sandwich Tern, a trickle of
Sand Martins, and the first
Red-breasted Merganser of the autumn off the Links. The 7th involved a decent seawatch with
12 Sooty Shearwaters,
43 Manx Shearwaters,
28 Storm Petrels and a
Harbour Porpoise.
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