3rd December 2022 – bright and sunny NE1/2
Rarities
The Cetti’s Warbler remains on the coastal path along the eastern side of the airfield, calling regularly and showing occasionally from the scrub and reeds near the gate in the fence line.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 150 Common Scoter and single Razorbill, Red-throated Diver and redhead Goosander.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 8 Redwing while 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were also logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds are still on the move with 65 Pink-footed Geese, 6 Whooper Swan and 6 Siskin seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 3 Scaup remain while 6 Woodcock and 3 Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Single Peregrine and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
