Sunday 4 May 2014

4th May 2014 Birling 6.50am - 11.50am SE1 & Rodmell

Red-throated Diver 10E
Black-throated Diver 2E
Gannet 20E
Canada Goose 2W
Brent 1E
Shelduck 2E, 2W
Scoter 477E
Shoveler 2E
Arctic Skua 3E
Mediterranean Gull 2E second-summers
Black-headed Gull 25E
Little Gull 3E first-summers
Sandwich Tern 58E
Commic Tern 25E
Auk sp. 6E
Razorbill 1 on sea
Guillemot 1 on sea
Whimbrel 35E
Bar-tailed Godwit 28E
Grey Plover 7E
Swallow 16 in off

Harbour Porpoise 2

Bar-tailed Godwits and Grey Plover at Birling
Despite what felt favourable conditions Waders were seen taking a break, Scoters splashing down on the water and even the Skuas were content to sit on the water and wait to attack Kittiwakes returning to their nests
 
Rodmell
Greenshank 1
Swift 12
Cetti's Warbler h
Yellowhammer 1