Great Skua

7th November 2023 – showers W3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 145 Common Scoter, 15 Razorbill, 12 Kittiwake, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Shag, 4 Gannet, 2 Guillemot and a Great Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and a Purple Sandpiper was logged.
Miscellaneous
While there are several flocks of Linnet roaming the island the usual Twite flock has yet to appear.