12th January 2024 – overcast V1
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 7823 Eider, 343 Common Scoter, 34 Red-throated Diver, 21 Red-breasted Merganser and single Great Northern Diver and Long-tailed Duck.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 50 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held a record 571 light-bellied and 3 dark-bellied birds and waders included 4000 Knot.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Water Pipit were amongst 9 Rock Pipit and a White Wagtail amongst 22 Pied Wagtail in the flooded fields at Biggar over the tide. The Hooded Crow remains and a total of 77 Twite were logged. Raptors included single Buzzard and Merlin.
Mammals
Another Otter put in an appearance.
