Black Guillemots and Arctic Terns

3rd May 2024 – overcast/showers/calm
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed the Common Scoter flock in the mouth of the bay had increased to 10000 birds. Also seen were 51 Arctic Tern, 21 Sandwich Tern, 11 Guillemot, 7 Gannet, 7 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Black Guillemot, 2 Manx Shearwater and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 6 Wheatear, 5 Willow Warbler and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Five Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1000 Dunlin and 2 Whimbrel.