14th April,2011.Beachy Head. Overcast, cool SW 0-1

Doreen and myself sea-watched again this morning and were joined by TWP & RHC. Sea-watch lasted for 3 hours but again proved disappointing, with not a single skua being seen, considering the conditions. We then covered most of the areas on the Headland including the rough field:

DC did an evening sea-watch between 18.30-20.00 hrs and had two sizeable flocks of Whimbrels moving totalling 110.

Red Throated Diver 9 E

Gannet 20 E & 40 W

Little Egret 1 E a good way out off Birling and appeared to be a genuine migrant.

Brent Goose 5 E

Shelduck 6 E

Mallard 1 E

Common Scoter 371 E

Red Br. Merganser 5 E

Whimbrel 110 E

Sandwich Tern 65 E

Wheatear 11

Common Whitethroat 1

Blackcap 2

Chiffchaff 2

Willow Warbler 6

Raven 1