Late Sandwich Tern

1st October 2012 – sunshine and showers SW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0815-0915) provided 180 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 12 Gannet, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A few more Robin were in evidence but otherwise sightings were limited to 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move despite the wind with 100 Meadow Pipit, 80 Skylark, 30 alba Wagtail, 10 Chaffinch, 6 Siskin and single Lesser Redpoll and Swallow logged.
Miscellaneous
A Little Owl was the best of the rest.