Little Gull amongst good numbers of Kittiwake

13th November 2009 - sunny spells SSW3/2
Offshore
Observations on the falling tide (0900-1000 & 1030-1130) saw good numbers of Kittiwake on the move with 235 birds logged. Also seen were 54 Common Scoter, 22 Razorbill, 21 Common Gull, 8 Red-breasted Merganser, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Shelduck, 3 Shag and single Fulmar and Little Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Redwing.
Miscellaneous
Another Water Rail was seen along with 4 Little Egret.
Mammals
News of the sighting of an Otter has just been received and continues the recent run of sightings in the last couple of years.
Moths
A Chestnut was the only moth attracted to the traps overnight.