2nd December 2024 – overcast/rain clearing N3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0815-0915) produced 23 Common Scoter, 6 Red-throated Diver, 5 Shag, 3 Razorbill, 3 Guillemot, 2 Gannet and a Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 300 light-bellied Brent Goose.
Miscellaneous
At least 3 Barn Owl were seen.
Ringing
The pair of light-bellied Brent Geese ringed at Axiel Heiberg Island, Canada on 2nd August 2014 have returned for another winter.
1st December 2024 – overcast/rain/showers later S2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0830-0900) produced 6 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver, 4 Kittiwake and single Gannet and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A Grey Wagtail flew over.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 16 Shoveler and 10 Goldeneye and waders included 16 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 30 Twite are now in residence and raptors included single Merlin and Peregrine.
