More early Gannets

17th February 2010 – bright and frosty E1/2
Offshore
Two early Gannet were again the highlight of morning observations (0830-0930) which also provided 20 Common Scoter, 25 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Shag and a solitary Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A flock of 40 Redwing dropped in early morning.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock only contained 32 pale-bellied individuals.
Miscellaneous
Single Water Rail, Little Egret and Little Owl were the best of the rest