Wildfowl and Waders

6th January 2025 – overcast/frost/lying snow ESE2/3
Offshore
Two Great Northern Diver remain amongst 17 Shag and 5 Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 443 light-bellied birds and additional wildfowl included 1,374 Wigeon, 688 Teal, 261 Pintail, 162 Shelduck, 138 Mallard, 55 Red-breasted Merganser, 18 Barnacle Goose, 2 Shoveler and a Goosander. Waders included 2,048 Oystercatcher, 1,442 Dunlin, 796 Redshank, 681 Curlew, 305 Golden Plover, 112 Lapwing, 107 Turnstone, 74 Grey Plover, 41 Snipe, 22 Sanderling, 9 Greenshank and a Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Water Rail remain.