Velvet Scoter

15th October 2010 – overcast NNW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the rising tide provided a Velvet Scoter amongst 20 Common Scoter and small numbers of Razorbill and Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds were limited to 3 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and single Redwing, Song Thrush, Tree Sparrow and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included Merlin, Peregrine, Kestrel, Little Owl and Sparrowhawk.
Moths
Red-green Carpet and Green-brindled Crescent were attracted to the moth trap.