Mill pond conditions reveal Long-tailed Duck

16th January 2008 - overcast/calm
Offshore
A low tide census revealed 3350 Eider feeding in the mouth of Morecambe Bay. Other sightings included a female/immature Long-tailed Duck, 10 Red-throated Diver, 8 Shag, 5 Common Scoter and a Razorbill.
Diurnal Migration
A single skein of 65 Pink-footed Geese flew south.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 3 Greenshank and 9 Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
The low tide also produced 5 Little Egret