Sub-zero

A sub-zero seawatch from Whitburn this morning. The northerly was much lighter than forecast, so with clear sky and light wind it was a slow start. Once it did get going we had some decent birds, with 2 Great Northern Diver and a Red-necked Grebe the highlights.

0800-1000
Eider    4n   1s
Red-throated Diver    3n   1s
Common Scoter    5n
Goldeneye    1n
Mediterranean Gull    1s
Gannet    6n
Shag    2n   2s
Velvet Scoter    1n
Red-necked Grebe    1n
Great Northern Diver    2n
Wigeon    1n
Little Auk    1n