Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 61 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Scaup remains
27th February 2022 – bright and sunny SE5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 61 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 61 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Great Northern Diver and Scaup
26th February 2022 – overcast then sunny spells SSE3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 37 Common Scoter, 8 Red-throated Diver, 5 Red-breasted Merganser and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Four Redwing were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A female Scaup was new in.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 37 Common Scoter, 8 Red-throated Diver, 5 Red-breasted Merganser and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Four Redwing were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A female Scaup was new in.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Woodcock and Buzzard
25th February 2022 – early showers then sunny spells NW2/3
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Buzzard and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Buzzard and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Goosander
24th February 2022 – sun and hail showers W4/5
Offshore
Remaining very quiet over the sea (0800-0900) with just 4 Common Scoter logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A male Goosander and 3 Greenshank were seen.
Offshore
Remaining very quiet over the sea (0800-0900) with just 4 Common Scoter logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A male Goosander and 3 Greenshank were seen.
First Whooper Swans head north
23rd February 2022 – overcast/ showers SW5
Offshore
Remaining quiet over the sea (0800-0900) with just 9 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Razorbill logged.
Diurnal Migration
The first 11 Whooper Swans headed north.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow, 50 Twite and 2 Tree Sparrow were the best of the rest. A small influx of Lesser Black-backed Gulls was noted.
Offshore
Remaining quiet over the sea (0800-0900) with just 9 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Razorbill logged.
Diurnal Migration
The first 11 Whooper Swans headed north.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow, 50 Twite and 2 Tree Sparrow were the best of the rest. A small influx of Lesser Black-backed Gulls was noted.
Day-flying Barn Owl
22nd February 2022 – early rain clearing to sun and showers W5
Offshore
The storms of the last few days failed to produce anything of interest over the sea.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a day-flying Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The storms of the last few days failed to produce anything of interest over the sea.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a day-flying Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Water Pipits reappear
18th February 2022 – rain/sleet/hail showers W6/7
Rarities
At least two Water Pipit was amongst the Rock Pipit and Meadow Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar.
Offshore
Sightings (0800-0900) were limited to 10 Common Scoter, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Kittiwake and single Gannet and Red-throated Diver.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 50 Twite were the best of the rest.
Rarities
At least two Water Pipit was amongst the Rock Pipit and Meadow Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar.
Offshore
Sightings (0800-0900) were limited to 10 Common Scoter, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Kittiwake and single Gannet and Red-throated Diver.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 50 Twite were the best of the rest.
Barnacle Geese
17th February 2022 – sunny spells W5/6
Offshore
The sea (0900-1000) during the aftermath of Storm Dudley proved to be very disappointing with just 14 Kittiwake, 6 Red-throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Razorbill.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 16 Barnacle Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 100 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A Buzzard and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The sea (0900-1000) during the aftermath of Storm Dudley proved to be very disappointing with just 14 Kittiwake, 6 Red-throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Razorbill.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 16 Barnacle Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 100 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A Buzzard and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Dudley produces little
16th February 2022 – overcast/murky/rain soon SW6/7, gusting to 53 mph
Offshore
Observations over the sea yielded just 5 Common Scoter, 2 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 260 light-bellied and 4 dark-bellied birds.
Offshore
Observations over the sea yielded just 5 Common Scoter, 2 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 260 light-bellied and 4 dark-bellied birds.
Jack Snipe
15th February 2022 – early rain clearing to sunny spells NW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain moved through (0830-0930) revealed 81 Common Scoter, 17 Red-throated Diver, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot, 2 Kittiwake and a Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Jack Snipe was flushed by the tide and the Brent Goose flock held 213 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residency and 3 Tree Sparrow visited an island feeding station.
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain moved through (0830-0930) revealed 81 Common Scoter, 17 Red-throated Diver, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot, 2 Kittiwake and a Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Jack Snipe was flushed by the tide and the Brent Goose flock held 213 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residency and 3 Tree Sparrow visited an island feeding station.
More regulars
14th February 2022 – early rain clearing to sunny spells NNW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain moved through (0900-1000) revealed 33 Common Scoter, 22 Red-throated Diver, 11 Red-breasted Merganser, 7 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and 2 Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was seen and the Brent Goose flock held 130 light-bellied and 27 dark-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Peregrine along with 55 Twite were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain moved through (0900-1000) revealed 33 Common Scoter, 22 Red-throated Diver, 11 Red-breasted Merganser, 7 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and 2 Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was seen and the Brent Goose flock held 130 light-bellied and 27 dark-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Peregrine along with 55 Twite were the best of the rest.
Long-staying favourites
10th February 2022 – sunny spells W5/6
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed just 19 Common Scoter, 10 Razorbill, 7 Kittiwake, 2 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was logged and the Hooded Crow and Buzzard continue in residence.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed just 19 Common Scoter, 10 Razorbill, 7 Kittiwake, 2 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was logged and the Hooded Crow and Buzzard continue in residence.
Hooded Crow continues to loiter
9th February 2022 – sun and showers SW2
Offshore
A Shag sheltered along the eastern shore.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Offshore
A Shag sheltered along the eastern shore.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Water Pipit continues to linger at low tide
7th February 2022 – overcast/drizzle at times SW2
Rarities
At least one Water Pipit was amongst the Rock Pipit and Meadow Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 39 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Miscellaneous
The Buzzard continues in residence.
Rarities
At least one Water Pipit was amongst the Rock Pipit and Meadow Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 39 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Miscellaneous
The Buzzard continues in residence.
Hooded Crow remains
6th February 2022 – sun/showers W5/6/7
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed just 18 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver and 3 Kittiwake.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed just 18 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver and 3 Kittiwake.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Woodcock new for year
4th February 2022 – overcast W4
Rarities
At least 4 Water Pipit were amongst 35 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar over the high tide.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 64 Common Scoter and a single Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
Five Tree Sparrow, 2 Jay and a Siskin were the best of the rest.
Rarities
At least 4 Water Pipit were amongst 35 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar over the high tide.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 64 Common Scoter and a single Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
Five Tree Sparrow, 2 Jay and a Siskin were the best of the rest.
Water Pipits remain
3rd February 2022 – overcast SW3/4
Rarities
At least 3 Water Pipit were amongst 37 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar over the high tide.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 56 Common Scoter, 21 Shag, 10 Red-throated Diver, 9 Red-breasted Merganser and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 762 Teal, 590 Wigeon, 131 Shelduck and 82 Pintail while the Brent Goose flock held 347 pale-bellied birds and at least one Goosander remains. Waders were plentiful with 2940 Knot, 2730 Oystercatcher, 1490 Dunlin, 916 Redshank, 814 Golden Plover, 761 Curlew, 660 Lapwing, 253 Sanderling, 168 Grey Plover, 127 Turnstone, 124 Snipe, 50 Bar-tailed Godwit, 14 Greenshank and a Purple Sandpiper logged.
Miscellaneous
A small group of 7 Twite were logged and single Hooded Crow, Buzzard and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Rarities
At least 3 Water Pipit were amongst 37 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar over the high tide.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 56 Common Scoter, 21 Shag, 10 Red-throated Diver, 9 Red-breasted Merganser and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 762 Teal, 590 Wigeon, 131 Shelduck and 82 Pintail while the Brent Goose flock held 347 pale-bellied birds and at least one Goosander remains. Waders were plentiful with 2940 Knot, 2730 Oystercatcher, 1490 Dunlin, 916 Redshank, 814 Golden Plover, 761 Curlew, 660 Lapwing, 253 Sanderling, 168 Grey Plover, 127 Turnstone, 124 Snipe, 50 Bar-tailed Godwit, 14 Greenshank and a Purple Sandpiper logged.
Miscellaneous
A small group of 7 Twite were logged and single Hooded Crow, Buzzard and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Water Pipits reappear
2nd February 2022 – overcast W3/4
Rarities
At least 2 Water Pipit were amongst 45 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar over the high tide.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 47 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 343 pale-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird. At least one Goosander remains and 3 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Rarities
At least 2 Water Pipit were amongst 45 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded fields in the vicinity of Biggar over the high tide.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) revealed 47 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 343 pale-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird. At least one Goosander remains and 3 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Goosander double
1st February 2022 – sun and showers WNW4/5
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 330 pale-bellied birds and additional wildfowl included 2 Goosander. Waders included 10 Greenshank and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 3 Twite and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 330 pale-bellied birds and additional wildfowl included 2 Goosander. Waders included 10 Greenshank and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 3 Twite and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
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