Short-eared Owl

30th October 2023 – overcast/rain at times ENE3/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea produced totals of 58 Razorbill, 39 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 20 Shag, 6 Guillemot, 5 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 10 Goldcrest, 7 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Chaffinch, 8 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 18 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Short-eared Owl and Water Rail.