More Barnacle Geese

17th October 2013 – sunny spells SW3
Offshore
Razorbills were still on the move with 675 birds logged otherwise observations (0730-0830) were limited to 21 Gannet, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Kittiwake and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidence by 5 Blackbird and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Again a light passage produced 30 Jackdaw, 2 Lesser Redpoll and single Rock Pipit and Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 50 Barnacle Geese were logged.
Miscellaneous
A total of 46 Little Egret were seen and at least one Water Rail was present.