More irruptive Coal Tits

3rd October 2025 – overcast/rain soon SW2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) revealed 125 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 4 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains, otherwise totals were limited to 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Coal Tits were again on the move with 50 birds logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved Scarce Bordered Straw and Rush Veneer.