Arctic Skua

2nd November 2010 – overcast/rain soon SW4/5/6
Offshore
Early morning observations (0800-0900) produced a pale phase Arctic Skua and a late Gannet amongst small numbers of Common Scoter, Red-throated Diver, Razorbill and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Mistle Thrush and Brambling
Miscellaneous
At least 51 Little Egret remain along the eastern shore of the island