First Harbingers of spring!

17th February 2017 – overcast SE1
Offshore
A pre-roost gathering of 16 Shag were seen and a total of 5040 Eider were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Barnacle Geese and the three long-staying female Scaup are still in residence. Waders included 4 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
After being noticeably absent through the winter the first wave of Lesser Black-backed Gulls have returned.