1st June

The North Ronaldsay summer began with a morning of force 8 mist, clearing for a short spell in the afternoon. New birds were few, but included a Quail outside the observatory and a Sparrowhawk. A Garganey was on Brides Loch, the 5 Siskins were still present, and a Woodpigeon, a Collared Dove, a Blackcap, a Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warblers and a Spotted Flycatcher were seen.