Migrant passerines remain in short supply

15th April 2008 - bright and sunny NW2
Offshore
Early morning observations on the rising tide (0615-0715) produced 140 Sandwich Tern, 130 Common Scoter, 110 Razorbill, 20 Kittiwake, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Scaup.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and single White Wagtail and Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 8 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and a Whimbrel was logged.
Miscellaneous
Just a single Little Egret was seen.