28th September 2024 – sunny and showers/calm
Offshore
An early morning check of the tranquil sea revealed a feeding flock of “small gulls” involving 210 Black-headed Gull, 125 Common Gull and 16 Mediterranean Gull (15 adults + first-year). Also seen were 33 Common Scoter, 30 Shag, 24 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Blackcap and single Chiffchaff and Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Considering the conditions it was very quiet with just 20 Chaffinch, 4 Siskin, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Swallow logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and 2 Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
