Little Gull leads offshore sightings

19th October 2007 - overcast/murky SE2/1
Offshore
Observations provided 61 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 9 Gannet, 5 Arctic Tern, 5 Red-throated Diver ans an adult Little Gull. At least 9 Shag continue to linger.
Grounded Migrants
Again slim pickings with just 8 Redwing, 3 Blackbird, 3 White Wagtail, 3 Song Thrush and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Quieter than of late, however, 110 Starling, 55 Chaffinch, 40 Meadow Pipit, 35 Greenfinch, 12 alba Wagtail, 4 Skylark, 3 Siskin, 3 Rock Pipit, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Pink-footed Goose and single Whooper Swan, Brambling and Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin and a Peregrine continue to be seen and 3 Water Rail were present.