Persistent gale-force winds and sporadic but drenching showers dominated the day, however it was not a day wasted and persistence paid off for one hard-working birder as a
Richard's Pipit was heard amongst the many thousands of
Meadow Pipits passing through the Bill. Aside from the huge pipit movement, the south of the island was livelier than of late with two new
Firecrests trapped at the Obs, eight
Grey Wagtails over, a
Spotted Flycatcher along the east cliffs and a
Redstart at Reap Lane. The sea continued yesterdays form with 142
Balearic Shearwaters throughout the day, two
Arctic Skuas, a
Bonxie and a small passage of
Kittiwakes accompanied by an impressive flock of feeding
Gannets.