First Shelduck return

26th September 2009 - overcast W2/3
Offshore
Slightly more movement than of late (0745-0845) with 170 Common Scoter, 8 Razorbill, 6 Red-throated Diver, 4 Gannet, 4 Shelduck and single Red-breasted Merganser and Guillemot logged.
Grounded Migrants
Just 2 Chiffchaff were evidence of movement.
Diurnal Migration
Low key movement through the morning produced 150 Meadow Pipit, 20 alba Wagtail and 2 Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A Kingfisher was the unfortunate victim of the island's traffic and at least 7 Little Egret remain.