18th September 2010 – overcast/rain at times NW4
Offshore
Morning observations (0850-0950) produced 30 Common Scoter, 24 Razorbill, 14 Guillemot, 12 Sandwich Tern, 6 Red-throated Diver and 3 Shag. A further brief seawatch (1445-1520) produced single Leach's Petrel, Red-throated Diver and Shag and 5 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds included 300 Meadow Pipit, 22 alba Wagtail, 8 Robin, 2 Goldcrest and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 190 Pink-footed Geese and single Siskin, Grey Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail were logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 28 Little Egret remain and a Barn Owl hunted over the island at dawn.
Mammals
A Stoat dodged the traffic and a Harbour Porpoise was seen.
