2nd November 2023 – overcast/rain at times NNE3/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 52 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 7 Shag, 6 Razorbill, 5 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Also seen were 10 Long-tailed Tit and 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 70 Pink-footed Geese and 27 Whooper Swan were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Great White Egret was seen; the Hooded Crow remains and a Short-eared Owl was logged.