Great Northern Diver

22nd October 2019 – overcast WSW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea were highlighted by a Great Northern Diver along with totals of 1,800 Eider, 177 Common Scoter, 152 Razorbill, 9 Kittiwake, 8 Great Crested Grebe, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Red-throated Diver, 4 Shag and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare while warblers were limited to 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Few birds were on the move today with just 3 Tree Sparrow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Several Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.