14th March 2025 – sunny spells NE1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 13 Shag and 10 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 197 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 517 light-bellied and 2 dark-bellied Brent Goose, 278 Wigeon, 235 Teal, 161 Shelduck, 66 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Shoveler while waders included 2079 Oystercatcher, 614 Golden Plover, 624 Redshank, 520 Knot, 322 Curlew, 117Grey Plover, 15 Greenshank and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included Marsh Harrier and Peregrine and single Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
