Slim pickings

11th April 2008 - overcast/showers SE4
Offshore
A quiet day over the sea, observations (0900-1000) produced 60 Common Scoter, 25 Sandwich Tern, 14 Razorbill, 6 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Guillemot.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 100 Meadow Pipit and a single Swallow flew through during the morning.
Grounded Migrants
Again only slim pickings were on offer with just 10 Goldcrest, 2 Robin and a Chiffchaff logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Just 2 Wigeon remain from the thousands of wintering birds and a flock of 300 Golden Plover were seen.