Black Brant reappears

9th February 2014 – overcast/showers SW5/6
Rarities
The Black Brant put in another appearance amongst 50 dark-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 115 Kittiwake, 12 Common Scoter, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Great Northern Diver and 2 Little Gulls.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain and 4 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 24 Little Egrets remain along the eastern shore.