22nd December 2017 – mist/murk/fog/drizzle/calm
Offshore
A check of the sea (1430-1500) revealed 10 Red-throated Diver and 3 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A hint of cold weather movement was provided by a Woodcock amongst 4 Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup was joined by a male and the Brent Goose flock held 110 pale-bellied and 40 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 1000 Knot, 2 Purple Sandpiper and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
At least 10 Twite and 2 Tree Sparrow were seen. A Water Rail was logged.
