Visible Migration leads sightings

9th October 2010 – sunny spells ENE3/4/5
Offshore
Morning observations produced just a few Gannet, Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Just 2 Goldcrest and single Song Thrush, Blackbird and Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were on the move throughout the course of the morning with 1490 Meadow Pipit, 830 Skylark, 830 Linnet, 130 alba Wagtail, 101 Swallow, 36 House Martin, 32 Starling, 30 Pink-footed Geese,. 30 Greenfich, 12 Chaffinch and a Siskin recorded.
Miscellaneous
Peregrine, Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and Barn Owl were all seen.