Great Northern Diver and Mediterranean Gull

19th March 2023 – overcast WNW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) were highlighted by single Great Northern Diver and Mediterranean Gull amongst 125 Common Scoter, 16 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Red-throated Diver, 8 Kittiwake, 8 Sandwich Tern and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Totals included 14 Stonechat and 2 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 6 Rook flew through amongst a trickle of Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains and the Brent Goose flock held 180 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow, 6 Raven and a Merlin were the best of the rest.