Isle of Wight bird news

Tuesday 2nd May 2017

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
02/05/17TealBrading Marsh2G Andrews
09:00
Pair. [RSPB Reserve].  
02/05/17WheatearSt. Catherine's Point2G A Heath
[SCP].  
02/05/17Marsh HarrierSt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
Seen gaining height just south of Gore Cliff before heading north @14:44. [SCP].  
02/05/17WhimbrelSt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
[SCP].  
02/05/17Red-throated DiverSt. Catherine's Point2G A Heath
[SCP].  
02/05/17Arctic SkuaSt. Catherine's Point3G A Heath
12:45-15:00. [SCP].  
02/05/17Pied WagtailSt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
06:15
Seen only in flight this bird showed the pale/medium grey mantle/back characteristic of a White Wagtail (ssp. alba). [SCP].  
02/05/17Yellow WagtailSt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
N. [SCP].  
02/05/17RedstartSt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
[SCP].  
02/05/17HobbySt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
[SCP].  
02/05/17Cattle EgretSandown Levels4D B Hale
07:40
Seen from Bembridge Down flying past Brading and landing with cattle on the levels.