Winter fare

20th January 2018 – overcast/light rain/calm
Offshore
The sea continues to be quiet with early morning (0815-0915) producing just 11 Red-throated Diver and 3 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A group of 11 Redwing was amongst an increase in Blackbird and Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 287 pale-bellied and 21 dark-bellied birds and the pair of Scaup remain. Waders included 8 Greenshank and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Twite flock held 100 birds while both Merlin and Peregrine were seen.