Razorbills on the move

7th October 2008 - overcast/rain soon S3/4
Offshore
Morning observations (0745-0915) produced 410 Razorbill, 118 Common Scoter, 52 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Guillemot and Red-breasted Merganser.
Diurnal Migration
The first 2 Whooper Swan of the autumn flew south.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest although the first 2 Rock Pipit of the autumn were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.