Whooper Swans continue to move

8th March 2024 – hazy sun E4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 134 Common Scoter, 20 Red-throated Diver, 13 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Four Goldcrest and a Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 20 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Dunlin, 50 Grey Plover and 4 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail remains.