5th January 2024 – sun and showers/calm then NW2/3
Offshore
Two Shag were off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Fieldfare. Several Goldcrest are overwintering.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 315 Pink-footed Geese and 6 Whooper Swan flew through along with 7 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 16 Greenshank and 3 Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 3 Barn Owl, 2 Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
