More Velvet Scoters

27th March 2010 – sunny spells NW2/3
Offshore
Intermittent observations through the morning were led by a group of 4 female Velvet Scoter, also seen were 85 Razorbill, 23 Red-breasted Merganser, 23 Red-throated Diver, 21 Common Scoter, 18 Gannet, 13 Kittiwake, 8 Sandwich Tern, 3 Shag and 2 Guillemot
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through and small numbers of Meadow Pipit and alba Wagtail remain on the move.

Mammals
Both Stoat and Hare were seen.
Moths
Hebrew Character and Common Quaker were new for the year.