2012 - part 2 - non-Stormies.

When time, energy and inclination permit, we also attempt to catch some of the other birds present on the island. Usually we manage a few juvenile skuas who, although reasonably hidden away, get 'revealed' by over-possessive parents who take to playing aerial chicken with those who venture too close. Additionally, with a glorified fire-guard from Kenny, and some fish from Jeddah/Andy, we have perfected catching adult skua - which can be entertaining for those watching others who are not used to handling such large birds.

Additionally we ringed two wheatear and two Lesser Black-backed gull chicks. An attempt to catch shag was not succesful as there were a) very few b) they were inaccessible c) the breeding season was (apparently) earlier this year.

Alex at one point took himself off and found a Snipe's nest, together with one other chick which was also ringed. Bob, took himself off to the beach and found the long-dead remains of a shag carrying a red darvic - BWH - for which details are awaited.

Additionally nest record cards for 32 Fulmar nests were returned.