Winter Doldrums

16th December 2013 – overcast/rain later SW6/7/8
Offshore
A check of the sea on the high tide provided just 7 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl highlights involved 107 pale-bellied Brent Geese and 54 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
At least 32 Little Egret are still to be found in the area.