26th September 2012 – overcast then sunny spells NE4/3
Offshore
Observations (0730-0830) produced 365 Common Scoter, 66 Gannet, 24 Razorbill, 24 Wigeon, 11 Red-throated Diver, 2 Goosander and a Long-tailed Duck.
Grounded Migrants
Very little to show for a lot of effort with sightings limited to 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Blackcap, 2 Coal Tit and a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
After two days of rain birds were again on the move (0830-1000) with 2650 Meadow Pipit, 310 Pink-footed Goose, 50 Linnet, 44 Swallow, 42 Siskin, 33 alba Wagtail, 20 Skylark, 6 Grey Heron, 6 Sand Martin, 4 House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Raven and Lesser Redpoll logged.
Miscellaneous
A Jay was unusual and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and a Water Rail.
