A Corton seawatch

A Corton cliffs seawatch this evening (Monday 16th August) 6.35-7.45pm, my best this year, not difficult given my usual success in seawatching. I joinied James B, we saw 2 Arctic Skua, 1 a light phase bird flew steadily north low over the water whilst the second bird was a dark phase bird flew north and it then turned flew a little south harrying a Tern before settling on the sea. Many Common Terns flying north c200. A fine calling Golden Plover in winter plumage flew in off the sea, it called a mournful plaintive "peuu" call, whilst 6 calling Curlew were well picked up by James flying low over the roof tops flying inland. A calling Whimbrel was also heard plus 2 Oystercatcher flying north and then 4 Mediterranean Gulls (2 adults and 2 immatures) flew north. A female Sparrowhawk flew around and then north, then she briefly perched in a palm tree right in front of us briefly.