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12th May

A very small arrival of migrants this morning included a Firecrest, 12 Chiffchaffs, two Garden Warblers and a Spotted Flycatcher whilst birds passing overhead included a Hobby, 63 Swallows and two Corn Buntings.
The sea was very quiet with just 36 Whimbrels, two Arctic Skuas and a Black Tern of note.

Nine Porpoises and a Grey Seal were seen offshore and a Stoat and a Brown Hare were seen on the land.

A Brimstone butterfly was seen  at the Point.