13th December 2014 – sunny spells NW1/2/3/4
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains while 18 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Red-throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 4 Shag and a Kittiwake were also logged.
Grounded Migrants
A handful of Redwing were newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 235 Pink-footed Geese headed north in two flocks.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 42 Barnacle Goose flock remain and 80 dark-bellied Brent Geese were logged while at least one Long-tailed Duck remains in residence. Waders included Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance, the Twite flock again held 200 birds and unusually at least 10 Tree Sparrow are wintering on the island.
Ringing
The Brent Goose flock held at least two colour-ringed birds.
