Scaup still in residence

22nd March 2023 – hazy sun SSW4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 91 Common Scoter, 12 Gannet, 11 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Goldcrest and a Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 331 light-bellied birds and 15 Whooper Swan were grounded, the female Scaup continues to linger. Waders included 290 Turnstone, 7 Greenshank and 3 Jack Snipe