Common Scoters head south

30th August 2014 – sunny spells WSW4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0800) were dominated by a movement of Common Scoter with 965 birds logged, also seen were 80 Sandwich Tern and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Willow Warbler, 4 Robin and single Goldcrest and Whitethroat.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Whimbrel and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 12 Little Egret are now stalking the island.