3rd May 2023 – hazy sun SE3/4
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 152 Common Scoter, 81 Sandwich Tern, 47 Gannet, 26 Red-throated Diver, 16 Guillemot, 7 Razorbill, 5 Manx Shearwater and 4 Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A noticeable influx of Sedge Warbler saw 14 birds logged, also seen were 5 Whitethroat, 5 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 50 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The pair of Gadwall remained.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
