High numbers of Brent Geese

15th November 2011 – hazy sun E3/4
Offshore
Just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter and Razorbill were offshore early morning.
Diurnal Migration
Four rather late Meadow Pipit flew through.
Grounded Migrants
Another or the same Woodcock was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The long-staying Long-tailed Duck is still in residence, the Brent Goose flock held 117 pale-bellied and 50 dark-bellied birds, an overnight influx saw 500 Teal present and waders included 10 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail squealed and 2 Raven were seen. A flock of 80 Twite were present.
Images
Twite.