Twite finally arrive in numbers

11th January 2024 – sunny spells NNE1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 227 Common Scoter, 21 Red-throated Diver, 16 Red-breasted Merganser and 34 Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 105 Pink-footed Geese and 5 Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 531 light-bellied birds and waders included 23 Bar-tailed Godwit, 9 Greenshank, 6 Woodcock, 4 Jack Snipe and the regularly returning leucistic Curlew.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 51 Twite were logged and raptors involved Merlin, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel. The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Mammals
The Otter put in another appearance.