31st December 2007 - overcast S3
Offshore
Late morning observations (1100-1200) produced two small groups of Little Gull (6 adults) + (3 adults, 2 first-winter) feeding offshore. Also seen were 15 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 9 Shag and 2 Razorbill.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret and several Merlin were logged.
The birds appear as the weather finally relents
30th December 2007 - overcast/calm
Offshore
A quick check offshore on the rising tide produced a single Great Northern Diver amongst 32 Red-throated Diver along with 55 Common Scoter, 9 Shag and a Kittiwake.
Diurnal Migration
A southbound Snow Bunting headlined and other sightings included a total of 350 Pink-footed Geese heading north, a family party of 5 Whooper Swan heading south and 2 unusually late Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of pale-bellied Brent Geese increased to 62 birds and 8 dark-bellied birds were also logged. At least 7 Greenshank continue to over-winter.
Miscellaneous
At least 10 Little Egret remain to stalk the island salt marshes, the ringtail Hen Harrier put in another appearance a couple of Merlin were logged and finch flocks included 100 Goldfinch, 80 Twite, 30 Greenfinch and 30 Linnet.
Offshore
A quick check offshore on the rising tide produced a single Great Northern Diver amongst 32 Red-throated Diver along with 55 Common Scoter, 9 Shag and a Kittiwake.
Diurnal Migration
A southbound Snow Bunting headlined and other sightings included a total of 350 Pink-footed Geese heading north, a family party of 5 Whooper Swan heading south and 2 unusually late Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of pale-bellied Brent Geese increased to 62 birds and 8 dark-bellied birds were also logged. At least 7 Greenshank continue to over-winter.
Miscellaneous
At least 10 Little Egret remain to stalk the island salt marshes, the ringtail Hen Harrier put in another appearance a couple of Merlin were logged and finch flocks included 100 Goldfinch, 80 Twite, 30 Greenfinch and 30 Linnet.
Velvet Scoter saves the day
29th December 2007 - overcast/rain W5/6/7/8
Offshore
Morning observations before the weather completely deterioated (0845-0945) produced a female Velvet Scoter heading into Morecambe Bay. The only other sightings to trouble the log were 3 Kittiwake, 2 Common Scoter anda Razorbill.
Offshore
Morning observations before the weather completely deterioated (0845-0945) produced a female Velvet Scoter heading into Morecambe Bay. The only other sightings to trouble the log were 3 Kittiwake, 2 Common Scoter anda Razorbill.
Wet weather dominates
28th December 2007 - overcast/rain at times S5/6
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and a flock of 1000 Golden Plover fed in the now flooded fields.
Mammals
A Weasel was the highlight of the day.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and a flock of 1000 Golden Plover fed in the now flooded fields.
Mammals
A Weasel was the highlight of the day.
Brent Geese and Little Egrets
27th December 2007 - rain SW4
Offshore
Morning observations 90900-1000) in very wet conditions produced just 6 Razorbill, 3 Common Scoter and single Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Miscellaneous
At least 3 Little Egret remain and a Peregrine was logged.
Offshore
Morning observations 90900-1000) in very wet conditions produced just 6 Razorbill, 3 Common Scoter and single Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Miscellaneous
At least 3 Little Egret remain and a Peregrine was logged.
A drake Gadwall heads sightings
26th December 2007 - overcast SW3/4
Grounded Migrants
A single Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Gadwall and the lingering flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged and 10000 Knot and a single Black-tailed Godwit were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Little Egret remain and a single Merlin hunted a mixed flock of 70 Twite and 30 Goldfinch.
Grounded Migrants
A single Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Gadwall and the lingering flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged and 10000 Knot and a single Black-tailed Godwit were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Little Egret remain and a single Merlin hunted a mixed flock of 70 Twite and 30 Goldfinch.
Long-tailed Duck tops the bill
24th December 2007 - mist/rain S2/1
Offshore
Observations on the falling tide (1100-1200) were highlighted by a female/immature Long-tailed Duck. Also seen were 20 Common Scoter, 5 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a single Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was new in as the cold spell comes to an end.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 61 Brent Geese held 58 pale-bellied birds and 4 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The itinerant wintering flock of 80 Twite put in another appearance and 2 Little Egret and a Peregrine were seen.
Offshore
Observations on the falling tide (1100-1200) were highlighted by a female/immature Long-tailed Duck. Also seen were 20 Common Scoter, 5 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a single Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was new in as the cold spell comes to an end.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 61 Brent Geese held 58 pale-bellied birds and 4 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The itinerant wintering flock of 80 Twite put in another appearance and 2 Little Egret and a Peregrine were seen.
Brent Geese remain
23rd December 2007 - early frost SE2/3
Offshore
Morning observations (0830-0930) provided 130 Common Scoter, 22 Red-breasted Merganser, 20 Red-throated Diver, 3 Kittiwake, 3 Razorbill and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Two Mistle Thrush were perhaps a further indicator of cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and waders included 9 Greenshank and single Spotted Redshank and Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Merlin remain.
Offshore
Morning observations (0830-0930) provided 130 Common Scoter, 22 Red-breasted Merganser, 20 Red-throated Diver, 3 Kittiwake, 3 Razorbill and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Two Mistle Thrush were perhaps a further indicator of cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and waders included 9 Greenshank and single Spotted Redshank and Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Merlin remain.
Record numbers of Brent Geese
22nd December 2007 - early frost then rain SE2/3
Wildfowl and Waders
A brief search at high tide produced record numbers of Brent Geese with 58 pale-bellied and 51 dark-bellied individuals recorded. Also seen were 90 Pintail and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Peregrine were logged along with 13 Little Egret.
Wildfowl and Waders
A brief search at high tide produced record numbers of Brent Geese with 58 pale-bellied and 51 dark-bellied individuals recorded. Also seen were 90 Pintail and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Peregrine were logged along with 13 Little Egret.
Woodcock is another late addition to year list
21st December 2007 - heavy frost SE2/3
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock, presumably a refugee from the continued frost, was new in and 2 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Highlights of further Winter Atlas work on the remoter, less often visited, areas of the island involved single Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl, Merlin and Water Rail and 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker - it has probably been the best ever autumn/winter for the latter species on the island.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock, presumably a refugee from the continued frost, was new in and 2 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Highlights of further Winter Atlas work on the remoter, less often visited, areas of the island involved single Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl, Merlin and Water Rail and 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker - it has probably been the best ever autumn/winter for the latter species on the island.
Snow Bunting added to year list
20th December 2007 - early frost/misty SE2/3
Diurnal Migration
Despite the cold weather a large flock of 400 Pink-footed Geese headed north early morning.
Miscellaneous
The highlight of the day involved 2 Snow Bunting shuffling along the tideline on the western shore. The ringtail Hen Harrier put in another brief appearance and 2 Little Egret and a Merlin were logged.
Cetaceans
No sign of yesterdays Common Dolphins is hopefully good news.
Diurnal Migration
Despite the cold weather a large flock of 400 Pink-footed Geese headed north early morning.
Miscellaneous
The highlight of the day involved 2 Snow Bunting shuffling along the tideline on the western shore. The ringtail Hen Harrier put in another brief appearance and 2 Little Egret and a Merlin were logged.
Cetaceans
No sign of yesterdays Common Dolphins is hopefully good news.
Divers and Dolphins
19th December 2007 - early frost NE2
Offshore
Early morning highlights involved a singles of Great Northern Diver and Long-tailed Duck and 2 Shag. Also seen were 70 Eider, 30 Common Scoter, 6 Razorbill and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A small skein of 15 Pink-footed Geese flew south.
Wildfowl and Waders
An impressive flock of 35000 Knot wheeled over the mudflats.
Miscellaneous
A pair of Raven were logged and a Merlin stalked a flock of 100 Goldfinch.
Cetaceans
Two Common Dolphin stranded on the western shore of the island became the unfortunate pawns in a media circus prior to being refloated and swimming off on the evening tide.
Offshore
Early morning highlights involved a singles of Great Northern Diver and Long-tailed Duck and 2 Shag. Also seen were 70 Eider, 30 Common Scoter, 6 Razorbill and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A small skein of 15 Pink-footed Geese flew south.
Wildfowl and Waders
An impressive flock of 35000 Knot wheeled over the mudflats.
Miscellaneous
A pair of Raven were logged and a Merlin stalked a flock of 100 Goldfinch.
Cetaceans
Two Common Dolphin stranded on the western shore of the island became the unfortunate pawns in a media circus prior to being refloated and swimming off on the evening tide.
Further small scale cold weather movement
18th December 2007 - overcast E2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0830-0930) produced 115 Common Scoter, 21 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver and 4 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was amongst 16 Blackbird as the trickle of cold weather migrants continues.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Jack Snipe proved to be the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Little Egret frequented the salt marshes and tidal pools.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0830-0930) produced 115 Common Scoter, 21 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver and 4 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was amongst 16 Blackbird as the trickle of cold weather migrants continues.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Jack Snipe proved to be the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Little Egret frequented the salt marshes and tidal pools.
Winter Atlas turns up a few surprises
17th December 2007 - early frost SE2/3
Grounded Migrants
The theme of the last few days continues with 2 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush providing further evidence of some cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 2 Purple Sandpiper fed on the exposed scars at low tide.
Miscellaneous
The fine weather finally allowed for some Winter Atlas survey work in the less frequently visited areas of the island and this produced a few surprises. Single Buzzard and Yellowhammer were recorded, both excellent records, their island status a reflection of differing local trends on the nearby mainland. Buzzard is currently on the increase and Yellowhammer in decline. A Ring-necked Parakeet on the centre of the island was perhaps of more dubious origins.
Grounded Migrants
The theme of the last few days continues with 2 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush providing further evidence of some cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 2 Purple Sandpiper fed on the exposed scars at low tide.
Miscellaneous
The fine weather finally allowed for some Winter Atlas survey work in the less frequently visited areas of the island and this produced a few surprises. Single Buzzard and Yellowhammer were recorded, both excellent records, their island status a reflection of differing local trends on the nearby mainland. Buzzard is currently on the increase and Yellowhammer in decline. A Ring-necked Parakeet on the centre of the island was perhaps of more dubious origins.
Winter doldrums
16th December 2007 - overcast/murky SE3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0900-1000) provided 25 Common Scoter, 20 Razorbill, 11 Red-throated Diver, 5 Wigeon, 3 Teal and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
Groups of 31 pale-bellied Brent Geese and 7 dark-bellied Brent Geese continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
Just 4 Little Egret were logged while at least 2 Merlin and a Peregrine remain.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0900-1000) provided 25 Common Scoter, 20 Razorbill, 11 Red-throated Diver, 5 Wigeon, 3 Teal and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
Groups of 31 pale-bellied Brent Geese and 7 dark-bellied Brent Geese continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
Just 4 Little Egret were logged while at least 2 Merlin and a Peregrine remain.
Hen Harrier reappears
15th December 2007 - early frost SE3/4
Offshore
A total of 4 Red-throated Diver was the only record of note over the sea.
Grounded Migrants
A Mistle Thrush and small numbers of Blackbird and Song Thrush were further evidence of some small scale cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Totals of 31 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 7 dark-bellied Brent Goose and 3 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The ringtail Hen Harrier put in another appearance along with 3 Sparrowhawk and a Peregrine. At least 11 Little Egret and 50 Twite remain.
Offshore
A total of 4 Red-throated Diver was the only record of note over the sea.
Grounded Migrants
A Mistle Thrush and small numbers of Blackbird and Song Thrush were further evidence of some small scale cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Totals of 31 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 7 dark-bellied Brent Goose and 3 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The ringtail Hen Harrier put in another appearance along with 3 Sparrowhawk and a Peregrine. At least 11 Little Egret and 50 Twite remain.
Winter specialities settle in
14th December 2007 - overcast/murky SE3/4
Grounded Migrants
A hint of cold weather movement was provided by a handful of Blackbird and Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 100 Pintail, 30 pale-bellied Brent Goose and 7 dark-bellied Brent Goose while 10 Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
At least 11 Little Egret remain and single Water Rail and Merlin were logged. A group of 50 Twite remain, albeit elusively.
Grounded Migrants
A hint of cold weather movement was provided by a handful of Blackbird and Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 100 Pintail, 30 pale-bellied Brent Goose and 7 dark-bellied Brent Goose while 10 Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
At least 11 Little Egret remain and single Water Rail and Merlin were logged. A group of 50 Twite remain, albeit elusively.
Little Egrets are only sighting of note
13th December 2007 - sunny spells SE3/4
Miscellaneous
A group of 12 Little Egret continue to stalk the tidal pools and salt marshes along the eastern side of the island.
Miscellaneous
A group of 12 Little Egret continue to stalk the tidal pools and salt marshes along the eastern side of the island.
Expected winter fare
12th December 2007 - overcast SE2/3
Wildfowl and waders
At least 10 Greenshank and the adult Spotted Redshank remain.
Miscellaneous
The small wintering flock of Twite and at least 9 Little Egret remain.
Wildfowl and waders
At least 10 Greenshank and the adult Spotted Redshank remain.
Miscellaneous
The small wintering flock of Twite and at least 9 Little Egret remain.
Hen Harrier steals the limelight
11th December 2007 - bright and sunny, early frost N2/3
Miscellaneous
Although few birds were logged quality made up for the lack of quantity with a ringtail Hen Harrier proving the star attraction and a total of 11 Little Egret logged.
Miscellaneous
Although few birds were logged quality made up for the lack of quantity with a ringtail Hen Harrier proving the star attraction and a total of 11 Little Egret logged.
Wildfowl and wader extravaganza
10th December 2007 - overcast N2/3
Wildfowl and waders
Totals for the monthly WeBS count included 1565 Shelduck, 2200 Wigeon, 565 Teal, 186 Eider, 5075 Eider, 177 Grey Plover, 1225 Lapwing, 910 Golden Plover, 17100 Knot, 120 Sanderling, 3130 Dunlin, 910 Curlew, 2335 Redshank and 236 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A total of 11 Little Egret were logged.
Wildfowl and waders
Totals for the monthly WeBS count included 1565 Shelduck, 2200 Wigeon, 565 Teal, 186 Eider, 5075 Eider, 177 Grey Plover, 1225 Lapwing, 910 Golden Plover, 17100 Knot, 120 Sanderling, 3130 Dunlin, 910 Curlew, 2335 Redshank and 236 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A total of 11 Little Egret were logged.
Great Northern Diver tops the bill
9th December 2007 - sunny spells and showers NE2/3/4
Offshore
A Great Northern Diver spent the high tide period feeding close inshore, also seen were a late Gannet and 22 Common Scoter, 8 Razorbill, 5 Kittiwake, 4 Shag and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 4 Whooper Swan and two Siskin were evidence of some late southerly movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5300 Knot, 1720 Dunlin, 1060 Redshank, 13 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and a Spotted Redshank. A small group of 5 pale-bellied Brent Geese were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
Flocks of 100 Goldfinch and 80 Twite were seen and single Little Egret, Water Rail and Merlin logged.
Offshore
A Great Northern Diver spent the high tide period feeding close inshore, also seen were a late Gannet and 22 Common Scoter, 8 Razorbill, 5 Kittiwake, 4 Shag and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 4 Whooper Swan and two Siskin were evidence of some late southerly movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5300 Knot, 1720 Dunlin, 1060 Redshank, 13 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and a Spotted Redshank. A small group of 5 pale-bellied Brent Geese were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
Flocks of 100 Goldfinch and 80 Twite were seen and single Little Egret, Water Rail and Merlin logged.
Still it pours!
8th December 2007 - heavy rain SE4/5
Grounded Migrants
A rather bedraggled Fieldfare was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 33 pale-bellied Brent Geese were present over the high tide amongst 1970 Wigeon, 1540 Shelduck and 52 Pintail. Waders included 11800 Knot, 4360 Oystercatcher, 1230 Redshank, 1225 Lapwing, 1160 Dunlin, 900 Curlew, 870 Golden Plover, 18 Purple Sandpiper and a single Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Just three Little Egret wandered into view through the gloom and at least 20 Twite remain.
Grounded Migrants
A rather bedraggled Fieldfare was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 33 pale-bellied Brent Geese were present over the high tide amongst 1970 Wigeon, 1540 Shelduck and 52 Pintail. Waders included 11800 Knot, 4360 Oystercatcher, 1230 Redshank, 1225 Lapwing, 1160 Dunlin, 900 Curlew, 870 Golden Plover, 18 Purple Sandpiper and a single Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Just three Little Egret wandered into view through the gloom and at least 20 Twite remain.
And still it rains
7th December 2007 - rain/heavy at times WNW4/5
Offshore
Early morning observations (0850-0920) produced little activity over the sea with just 12 Common Scoter and a Razorbill logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The large flock of 10000 Knot and the family group of 7 dark-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Miscellaneous
Both Merlin and Peregrine targeted the large flock of Knot and reduced the size of the flock by two.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0850-0920) produced little activity over the sea with just 12 Common Scoter and a Razorbill logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The large flock of 10000 Knot and the family group of 7 dark-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Miscellaneous
Both Merlin and Peregrine targeted the large flock of Knot and reduced the size of the flock by two.
Still raining
6th December 2007 - overcast/rain SW4/5
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 60 Pintail, 9 Shoveler and 7 dark-bellied Brent Geese while 10000 Knot and a single Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A single Grey Wagtail in the now flooded fields was unexpected while a Merlin and at least 5 Little Egret remain.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 60 Pintail, 9 Shoveler and 7 dark-bellied Brent Geese while 10000 Knot and a single Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A single Grey Wagtail in the now flooded fields was unexpected while a Merlin and at least 5 Little Egret remain.
Long-tailed Duck Headlines
5th December 2007 - rain at times SW4/5/6
Offshore
Late morning observations (1000-1100) were led by a female/immature Long-tailed Duck heading out of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 3 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Razorbill and single Kittiwake and Common Scoter.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret remain.
Offshore
Late morning observations (1000-1100) were led by a female/immature Long-tailed Duck heading out of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 3 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Razorbill and single Kittiwake and Common Scoter.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret remain.
Damp and miserable
4th December 2007 - overcast/rain/mist SSW4/5/6
Offshore
Late morning observations (1000-1030 & 1115-1145) as the gloom cleared momentarily produced 6 Shag, 5 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Goldeneye, 2 Red-throated Diver and a single Common Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit and 3000 Knot were the only waders of note logged.
Miscellaneous
The pair of Raven remain and a total of 5 Little Egret were recorded.
Offshore
Late morning observations (1000-1030 & 1115-1145) as the gloom cleared momentarily produced 6 Shag, 5 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Goldeneye, 2 Red-throated Diver and a single Common Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit and 3000 Knot were the only waders of note logged.
Miscellaneous
The pair of Raven remain and a total of 5 Little Egret were recorded.
Little Auk and Little Gulls
3rd December 2007 - overcast/rain at times W4/5
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0845 & 1000-1030) stole the days headlines with a single Little Auk and a flock of 20 Little Gull feeding offshore. Also seen were 8 Razorbill, 6 Shag, 5 Kittiwake, 4 Red-throated Diver and 2 Common Scoter.
Diurnal Migration
A single Lesser Redpoll was suggestive of some late movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 5 Greenshank and a single Spotted Redshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A pair of Raven were new in and single Merlin and Peregrine were logged. A flock of 60 Twite were also recorded.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0845 & 1000-1030) stole the days headlines with a single Little Auk and a flock of 20 Little Gull feeding offshore. Also seen were 8 Razorbill, 6 Shag, 5 Kittiwake, 4 Red-throated Diver and 2 Common Scoter.
Diurnal Migration
A single Lesser Redpoll was suggestive of some late movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 5 Greenshank and a single Spotted Redshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A pair of Raven were new in and single Merlin and Peregrine were logged. A flock of 60 Twite were also recorded.
Gadwall move in
2nd December 2007 - rain/calm
Offshore
Despite the continuous rain the tranquil seas revealed 8 Shag and single Razorbill and Black Guillemot but nothing else of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
A pair of Gadwall were new in and 10 Shoveler were logged. Waders included 10 Greenshank, 3 Black-tailed Godwit and a Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 12 Little Egret remain and two flocks of Twite comprising 80 birds were seen.
Offshore
Despite the continuous rain the tranquil seas revealed 8 Shag and single Razorbill and Black Guillemot but nothing else of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
A pair of Gadwall were new in and 10 Shoveler were logged. Waders included 10 Greenshank, 3 Black-tailed Godwit and a Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 12 Little Egret remain and two flocks of Twite comprising 80 birds were seen.
Season End
1st December 2007 - heavy showers SW5/6
Offshore
Morning observations saw a small amount of movement with 26 Kittiwake, 23 Razorbill, 7 Common Scoter and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 9 Shoveler mingled amongst 550 Teal and at least one Greenshank remains.
Miscellaneous
Perhaps surprisingly after yesterdays record total only 4 Little Egret were found. Both Hooded Crow remain in residence.
Offshore
Morning observations saw a small amount of movement with 26 Kittiwake, 23 Razorbill, 7 Common Scoter and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 9 Shoveler mingled amongst 550 Teal and at least one Greenshank remains.
Miscellaneous
Perhaps surprisingly after yesterdays record total only 4 Little Egret were found. Both Hooded Crow remain in residence.
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