Low key migration

23rd September 2017 – overcast SSE4/3
Offshore
Early morning observations (0715-0815) produced 74 Gannet, 67 Common Scoter, 40 Razorbill, 8 Kittiwake, 3 Guillemot and 3 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Remaining disappointingly quiet with just 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were also quiet with just 2 Grey Wagtail and 3 Swallow amongst 100 Meadow Pipit
Wildfowl and Waders
The 12 pale-bellied Brent Geese (10 adults + 2 juveniles) were again present.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret remain prominent along the eastern shore.