27th September 2022 – sun and showers NNW4/5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 76 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 6 Gannet, 4 Shag and a Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Few grounded birds were in evidence with just 2 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
The blustery conditions limited sightings to 500 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Meadow Pipit, 8 Swallow and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least one Little Stint remains. The Brent Goose flock has increased to 101 light-bellied birds while additional wildfowl included 300 Teal and 87 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
