Six species of raptor

16th September 2023 – sunny spells NE3/4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 15 Sandwich Tern and 10 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Only 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and 2 Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Although an Osprey flew through additional sightings were limited to 250 Pink-footed Goose and 200 Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier remains and additional sightings included Merlin, Peregrine, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Mammals
A Badger again revealed its presence.