Little Gulls appear

2nd November 2009 - sunny spells W5
Offshore
Observations on the rising tide (0800-1000) were led by 2 adult Little Gull along with 141 Common Scoter, 57 Kittiwake, 29 Razorbill, 9 Guillemot, 2 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A single Fieldfare was the only noteworthy record logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Shelduck numbers are finally beginning to build with 54 birds logged. Also seen were 2000 Dunlin and 24 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The flock of 50 Twite put in another appearance and both Merlin and Barn Owl were recorded.