First Sandwich Tern and Arctic Skua

17th March 2022 – sun and showers SW4/5
Offshore
Slightly more activity over the sea (0730-0830) with the first Arctic Skua and Sandwich Tern of the year amongst 135 Common Scoter, 17 Kittiwake, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 10 Red-throated Diver and 2 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Goldcrest.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains and the Brent Goose flock held 216 pale-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.