Osprey and Velvet Scoters

9th April 2022 – sunny spells NW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0645-0815) were led by two Velvet Scoter heading into the bay and a second wave of Sandwich Tern which produced 240 birds. Also seen were 62 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 13 Red-throated Diver, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Razorbill, 5 Guillemot, 2 Kittiwake and single Fulmar and Shag.
Diurnal Migration
An Osprey was over the island at 1220hrs.