Common Scoters on the move

10th April 2026 – sunny spells W2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 510 Common Scoter, 145 Sandwich Tern, 18 Red-throated Diver, 4 Guillemot, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Razorbill, 2 Kittiwake and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Willow Warbler and single Coal Tit and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallows and a Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
A total of 6 Reed Bunting territories was identified.