Long-tailed Ducks

8th January 2024 – sunny spells ENE1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0815-0915) produced 110 Common Scoter, 35 Shag, 32 Red-throated Diver, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Razorbill and 2 Long-tailed Duck.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 150 Pink-footed Geese and a Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a further 2 Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
Single Raven and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Mammals
At least 4 Harbour Porpoise were offshore.