Gadwall Passage

1st June 2009 - bright and sunny E2/1
Offshore
Early morning observations (0615-0715) were highlighted by a flock of 9 Gadwall. Also seen were small numbers of Gannet, Sandwich Tern, Arctic Tern, Common Tern and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
A late Willow Warbler was the only candidate for new arrivals.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 30 Sanderling and single Bar-tailed Godwit and Whimbrel.