Coot increase!

10th April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze/calm
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 80 Common Scoter, 35 Sandwich Tern, 12 Kittiwake, 12 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 5 Shag, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 7 Wheatear, 2 White Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Meadow Pipit was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
There are now 2 Coot and waders included 300 Knot and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest.