Record numbers of Brent Geese

23rd November 2011 – overcast SW4/5/6
Rarities
The Water Pipit was again in the flooded fields and horse paddocks near Biggar. View only from the road and do not enter the private fields.
Offshore
Morning observations (0915-1015) produced 33 Common Scoter, 23 Razorbill, 16 Kittiwake, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Gannet, 2 Guillemot and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock continues to build and held record numbers with 153 pale-bellied birds (at least 29 juveniles) and 50 dark-bellied birds (at least 6 juveniles) present.