Velvet Scoters and Whooper Swans

26th October 2019 – early rain clearing V1
Offshore
A check of the sea on the falling tide produced 2 Velvet Scoter along with 2000 Eider, 40 Common Scoter and 3 Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A tidal wave of Whooper Swans swept through behind the weather front with an exceptional 346 birds logged. Also seen were 65 Pink-footed Geese.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 600 Golden Plover and 500 Knot.
Miscellaneous
Barn Owl, Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.