Mediterranean Gull and Arctic Skua

24th September 2023 – overcast/showers/rain SE3/5
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 215 Common Scoter, 124 Gannet, 28 Red-throated Diver, 21 Kittiwake, 4 Sandwich Tern, 3 Razorbill, 3 Shag and single Arctic Skua and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Few grounded birds were in evidence with just 3 Goldcrest and single Chiffchaff, White Wagtail and Wheatear logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock continues to increase with 130 light-bellied birds logged while waders included 9 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.