15th October 2013 –sunny spells NE2
Offshore
Observations (0730-0830) provided 520 Razorbill, 18 Common Scoter, 38 Gannet and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
There was evidence of the overnight arrival of a smattering of birds with 26 Robin, 16 Dunnock, 10 Wren, 8 Blackbird, 6 Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff and single Song Thrush and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Some small scale movement was evident with 105 Jackdaw, 80 Pink-footed Geese, 35 Skylark, 7 Long-tailed Tit, 5 Swallow, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Lesser Redpoll and single Brambling and Grey Wagtail logged.
Miscellaneous
Good numbers of Little Egret remain along the eastern shore.