Sea-watching from 06.40-10.10, Observers: RAB, JFC, DRC, RB and LP. After yesterday's dismal watch, it was enjoyable to have a reasonable passage, although by 10.00 the passage had virtually stopped. RE was covering the sites around Birling area.
Red-throated Diver 2 (1 E and 1 on the sea), Fulmar 7 sat on the sea, Gannet 6 E, Cormorant 15 (13 W&2E) Brent Goose 64 E, Shelduck 2 E, Mallard 6 W, Common Scoter 857 E, Red-breasted Merganser 3 E, Oystercatcher 4 E high possibly migrating, Mediterranean Gull 3 E, Black-headed Gull 7 E, Common Gull 16 E, Sandwich Tern 94 E, Collared Dove 2 Birling, Rock Pipit 2 Birling, Black Redstart 1 male type Birling, Carrion Crow 3 in off the sea, Raven 1 Birling, Yellow Hammer pair Birling loop.
