Red-necked Grebe

25th February 2013 – sunny spells NNE1/2
Offshore
A check of the calm sea was highlighted by a Red-necked Grebe amongst 24 Common Scoter, 23 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and a Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Barnacle Goose flock continued to hold 61 birds including the four colour-ringed indivduals while a Shelduck influx was evident.
Grounded Migrants
A single Blackbird was a leftover from yesterday.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Raven remain and at least 5 Little Egret were logged.