16th April 2023 – overcast/mizzle soon SSE2/3
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 120 Common Scoter, 40 Sandwich Tern, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Manx Shearwater, 6 Kittiwake, 5 Shag, 4 Gannet and 2 Goosander
Grounded Migrants
A Willow Warbler was logged!
Diurnal Migration
A total of 1550 Pink-footed Geese flew through early morning, otherwise sightings were limited to 2 Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 145 light-bellied birds and waders included 2000 Knot, 2 Jack Snipe and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remained.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was again offshore.
