Velvet Scoter

2nd September 2019 – overcast/rain soon WSW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0830) produced a male Velvet Scoter amongst 1020 Common Scoter, along with 43 Gannet, 41 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 25 Shelduck, 6 Sandwich Tern, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Kittiwake, Razorbill and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Wheatear were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Whimbrel was seen.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.