Stonechat provides further confirmation of spring migration

13th March 2011 – overcast W2/3
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 46 Eider, 26 Common Scoter, 16 Red-throated Diver, 12 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Razorbill, 2 Kittiwake and a Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
Further confirmation of spring migration was provided by 10 Meadow Pipit and single Siskin and Pied Wagtail.
Grounded Migrants
Single Stonechat and Song Thrush were the only evidence of newly grounded birds.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 6 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Just 2 Little Egret were seen.