Scaup

11th October 2015 – overcast NE2/1
Offshore
A drake Scaup was the highlight of early morning observations. Also seen were 65 Razorbill, 62 Common Scoter, 54 Gannet and 3 Red-throated Diver
Grounded Migrants
Again little scope for enthusiasm with just 6 Goldcrest located.
Diurnal Migration
Passage through the morning produced 665 Pink-footed Goose, 100 Meadow Pipit, 80 Linnet, 60 Skylark, 50 Jackdaw, 42 Pied/White Wagtail, 33 Swallow and 4 House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A few Greenshank remain.
Miscellaneous
The resident pair of Raven and a Merlin were the best of the rest.