Merlin

19th August 2010 – bright start but rain by evening SW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations yielded just small numbers of Common Scoter, Manx Shearwater, Gannet and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Small fare with 10 Willow Warbler, 3 Whitethroat and a Lesser Whitethroat the pick.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was perhaps the highlight of the day and a Little Owl was seen.