An extremely strong wind forced me down Splash Point from 7.40-10.50 this morning joining Bob in the shelter. It all started off badly with barely anything in the first hour. As small systems started to blow away, the birds started to move, with a few quality birds mixed in. As the wind turned to SW, we called it a day.
Totals are:
SOOTY SHEARWATER - 1 (flew east approx 500-600m offshore - amazing views)
Great Skua - 2
Arctic Skua - 1
Auk sp - 50
Starling - 1500+ in
Common Scoter - 6
