Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed the first Arctic Skua of the year along with 41 Common Scoter, 8 Shag and 6 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Goldcrest and a White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 7 Whooper Swan flew through along with 2 Fieldfare and single Grey Wagtail and Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 800 Golden Plover, 10 Purple Sandpiper and single Black-tailed Godwit and Jack Snipe. A Gadwall was also logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Ringing
The first Lesser Redpoll of the year was found to be already ringed and had been previously marked at Lindow Moss, Cheshire on 16th November 2025 (102 km SE).
