Chiffchaffs begin to move through

30th August 2009 - overcast then rain SW4/3
Offshore
Morning observations (0800-0900) produced 80 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 21 Sandwich Tern, 6 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Wigeon, 2 Guillemot and single Fulmar and Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A September feel was evident in today's grounded birds with 10 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Robin and single Willow Warbler and Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Greenshank and single Spotted Redshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was logged.