Little Gulls top the bill

11th January 2009 - overcast/drizzle at times SSW5/6/7
Offshore
A quick check over the sea on the falling tide produced 2 adult Little Gull. Also seen were 4 Shag and single Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter, Razorbill and Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Greenshank and Scaup were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin flashed through and 3 Little Egret were seen. A pre-roost gathering of 65 Magpie was the largest flock ever recorded on the island.