Cetti’s Warblers reappear

17th January 2024 – bright and frosty/calm
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced just 14 Great Crested Grebe, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Redwing and a Fieldfare. Although going missing (silent) for several weeks, two Cetti’s Warbler continue to winter along with a Goldcrest.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5 Woodcock and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 4 Sparrowhawk and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Grey Squirrel was seen.