An excellent trip up to Musselburgh with Mike, passing a hunting Barn Owl just past Alnwick on the way north. Immediate views of the White-winged Scoter amongst a small flock of Velvet Scoter. Great conditions, but unfortunately the tide was right out and the birds were distant. Panning to the left gave equally good, but again distant views of the Surf Scoter. A few other bits and bobs, including a female Scaup and a Long-tailed Duck. Happy, we were on our way back south again by 9.
First stop was Newton, where we had brief views of a roof-top Black Redstart. On the scrape the Grey Phalarope was still present, spinning away at the closest point to the path.
Next it was down to Newbiggin, where the Bluethroat was flitting around the base of the cliffs below the caravan park.
Bluethroat
3 adult Mediterranean Gulls on the south beach capped off a top day.
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