2 April 2014 Beachy Head Overcast with pollution NE 2-4

We sea-watched from 06.50-08.50 and were joined by a number of other observers. Unfortunately, the pollution levels were high and with a cool NE breeze, only a small movement was recorded with the highlight being a fine summer plumage Black-necked Grebe on the sea.
Birders then spread out checking various sites but again mainly just a scattering of Chiffchaffs were seen and no diurnal migration logged. Two observers checked Holywell area for yesterdays reported Serins but without success.

Red-throated Diver 1 E
Black-necked Grebe 1 in full s/p on the sea off Birling
Grey Heron 1 in off the sea
Brent Goose 1 W
Shelduck 2 E
Shoveler 11 E
Common Scoter 102 E
Red-breasted Merganser 12 E
Peregrine 2
Mediterranean Gull 1 E
Kittiwake 15 E
Sandwich Tern 3 E
Auk Sp 1 E
Blackcap 1
Chiffchaff 8
Raven 1
Linnet 20
Bullfinch 1