Decent seawatch

19th March 2024 – sunny spells WSW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea on the falling tide (0700-0900) revealed an increase in activity than of late with 127 Common Scoter, 100 Kittiwake, 39 Gannet, 36 Red-throated Diver, 23 Razorbill, 21 Guillemot, 11 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Little Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern, 5 Shelduck and 2 Scaup recorded.
Grounded Migrants
A total of 6 Wheatear and a single Redwing were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit continue to trickle through.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Merlin were again the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Comma was on the wing.