Mediterranean Gull

8th November 2014 – overcast/rain soon
Offshore
The sea (0800-0900) provided just 9 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver and 2 Kittiwake. Later observations added single Shag and Mediterranean Gull and a further 10 Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A couple of Goldcrest provided the sole evidence.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings were dominated by 555 Fieldfare with little else of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 80 pale-bellied Brent Geese and the long-staying Long-tailed Duck.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues put in an appearance and additional sightings included 100 Twite and a Merlin.