Velvet Scoter, Long-tailed Duck and Mediterranean Gull

11th December 2011 – rain at times SW3
Offshore
Highlights involved an adult Mediterranean Gull and a female Velvet Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains in residence and waders included 26 Purple Sandpiper, 8 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Twite flock held 92 birds and a Merlin was logged. At least 21 Little Egret remain in residence along the eastern shore