Slavonian Grebes

28th October 2010 – overcast then rain SW4
Offshore
Early morning observations provided just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter, Kittiwake and Razorbill. Two Slavonian Grebes appeared over the high tide.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds were limited to 2 Fieldfare and single Redwing, Song Thrush and Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 220 Starling, 160 Jackdaw, 10 Greenfinch, 5 Carrion Crow and single Siskin and Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 16 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin hunted a small flock of 12 Twite.
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Slavonian Grebes