Seabirds on the move

6th April 2012 – overcast WNW3/4
Offshore
Morning observations (0845-0945) produced 235 Sandwich Tern, 226 Common Scoter, 55 Razorbill, 33 Kittiwake, 31 Gannet, 11 Red-throated Diver, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Guillemot and a drake Scaup.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by a solitary Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin and 3 Rook were amongst small numbers of Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 59 pale-bellied and 6 dark-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
At least one colour-ringed Little Egret remains.