Goosander added to year list

10th December 2011 – sunny spells W4/5/6
Offshore
Early morning observations on the rising tide saw 2 adult Little Gulls amongst small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter and Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Eurasian White-fronted Goose, Whooper Swan and Goosander and 157 pale-bellied Brent Geese were amongst good numbers of wildfowl. Waders included 22 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Both Barn Owl and Littlev Owl were hunting the island at dawn and a flock of 40 Twite were logged.