First Red-throated Divers of the autumn

1st September 2009 - sunshine and showers SW4
Offshore
Observations over the tide (0800-1200) produced totals of 185 Common Scoter, 175 Gannet, 75 Sandwich Tern, 75 Razorbill, 14 Fulmar, 9 Kittiwake, 6 Guillemot, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Single Chiffchaff and Wheatear were the sole examples of grounded birds.