Elmer Rocks: A lovely morning with a flat calm sea. There was little or no movement of birds moving through, but quite a number of birds offshore, albeit some were quite distant. At least 12 Red-throated Divers were present, including a flock of 9 close together, plus c.30 Red-breasted Mergansers (some displaying) and 6 Great Crested Grebes, whilst a distant flock of gulls, feeding well out, held at least 20 Gannets amongst them. At least 50 Med Gulls were spread along the beach around Poole Place and in Cudlow’s field. The 2 Stonechats were still in the hotspot set-aside corner and a Firecrest was in the woods behind. Other species logged included 2 singing Song Thrushes, a Great Spotted Woodpecker and several Long-tailed Tits. (OM)