Short-eared Owl

5th August 2023 – overcast/rain at times E2/3
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed just 132 Common Scoter, 88 Sandwich Tern and 7 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A few grounded birds were again in evidence with 3 Willow Warbler, 3 Stonechat and single Wheatear and Whinchat.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 320 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Short-eared Owl was new in.