Little Gulls

22nd April 2023 – overcast/rain clearing later/calm
Offshore
A later than normal check of the sea as the rain began to clear (1130-1230) was highlighted by 12 Little Gull heading out of the bay. Also seen were 84 Common Scoter, 82 Sandwich Tern, 35 Red-throated Diver, 26 Manx Shearwater, 18 Gannet, 16 Guillemot and 4 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Blackcap and a Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 21 Black-tailed Godwit and 4 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and a Barn Owl hunted at dusk.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were again offshore.