24th November 2011 – overcast S4/5/6
Rarities
The Water Pipit showed well in the flooded fields and horse paddocks near Biggar. View only from the road and do not enter the private fields.
Offshore
A Great Northern Diver sought refuge in the sheltered waters along the eastern shore while morning observations over rough seas (0830-0930) off the maritime coast produced 110 Razorbill, 45 Common Scoter, 17 Kittiwake, 11 Guillemot, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Gannet and Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held a record 155 pale-bellied birds; including at least 29 juveniles and 48 Pintail were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin stalked the high tide wader roosts and 2 Raven were seen.
