Short-eared Owl, Marsh Harrier and Spotted Redshank

3rd September 2024 – sunny spells W2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 110 Sandwich Tern, 24 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 3 Gannet and 3 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Again only a few birds were in evidence with 2 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff and single Whitethroat and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Just 70 Meadow Pipit, 50 Swallow, 18 Grey Wagtail, 3 Tree Pipit and 2 Sand Martin were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included single Spotted Redshank and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The run of raptor sightings continued with the Marsh Harrier remaining and Short-eared Owl, Merlin and Peregrine also seen.