9th February 2010 – sunny spells NE1
Offshore
A single Shag was the pick of sightings.
Grounded Migrants
A group of 3 Mistle Thrush were new in and 10 Fieldfare remain.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 40 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged.
Miscellaneous
A pre-roost gathering of 15 Little Egret was the highest count of the year so far.
Nights begin to draw out
8th February 2010 – sunny spells E1
Grounded Migrants
The flock of Fieldfare increased to 50 birds and also included 3 Redwing.
Miscellaneous
At least 11 Little Egret remain along the eastern shore and additional sightings included 26 Twite and a Little Owl.
Grounded Migrants
The flock of Fieldfare increased to 50 birds and also included 3 Redwing.
Miscellaneous
At least 11 Little Egret remain along the eastern shore and additional sightings included 26 Twite and a Little Owl.
Fog continues to hamper observations
7th February 2010 – Fog E1
Grounded Migrants
The dense fog again grounded a few thrushes with 45 Fieldfare and 3 Redwing logged.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of Pink-footed Geese were regularly heard throughout the morning, however; only 130 birds were seen through the gloom with many more frustratingly remaining out of view.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Greenshank calling through the fog was the only record of note
Miscellaneous
At least 3 Little Egret continue to stalk the salt marshes and a single Water Rail squealed.
Grounded Migrants
The dense fog again grounded a few thrushes with 45 Fieldfare and 3 Redwing logged.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of Pink-footed Geese were regularly heard throughout the morning, however; only 130 birds were seen through the gloom with many more frustratingly remaining out of view.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Greenshank calling through the fog was the only record of note
Miscellaneous
At least 3 Little Egret continue to stalk the salt marshes and a single Water Rail squealed.
Lesser Black-backed Gulls return to claim territories
6th February 2010 – Fog E1
Grounded Migrants
The dense fog grounded a few thrushes with 12 Fieldfare, 10 Song Thrush and 5 Redwing logged..
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret continue to stalk the salt marshes and a single Raven was logged. The first wave of Lesser Black-backed Gulls have now returned to the colony to stake out territories.
Images
Dawn over the island before the fog rolled in and a first-winter male Linnet.
Grounded Migrants
The dense fog grounded a few thrushes with 12 Fieldfare, 10 Song Thrush and 5 Redwing logged..
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret continue to stalk the salt marshes and a single Raven was logged. The first wave of Lesser Black-backed Gulls have now returned to the colony to stake out territories.
Images
Dawn over the island before the fog rolled in and a first-winter male Linnet.
Little of note!
5th February 2010 – misty/murky ESE2
Wildfowl and Waders
A pair of Gadwall was amongst 250 Teal and 200 Wigeon.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 65 Twite, 2 Little Egret and a Merlin were the only other records of note logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A pair of Gadwall was amongst 250 Teal and 200 Wigeon.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 65 Twite, 2 Little Egret and a Merlin were the only other records of note logged.
Woodcock saves the day!
4th February 2010 – overcast SE2/3
Grounded Migrants
A total of 36 Redwing were probably the remains of yesterday’s influx, however; a Woodcock was new in.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 30 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret and a Merlin hunting a flock of 600 Starling were the only other records of note.
Grounded Migrants
A total of 36 Redwing were probably the remains of yesterday’s influx, however; a Woodcock was new in.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 30 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret and a Merlin hunting a flock of 600 Starling were the only other records of note.
Great Northern Diver takes star billing
3rd February 2010 – overcast/cold/snow later SE2/3
Offshore
Morning observations provided a huge raft of 5000 Eider feeding offshore along with 10 Shag and smaller numbers of Red-throated Diver and Common Scoter. A Great Northern Diver was along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Another influx of winter thrushes, perhaps pre-empting the snow, involved 100 Redwing, 24 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 400 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Whooper Swan headed north.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret were the only record of note.
Offshore
Morning observations provided a huge raft of 5000 Eider feeding offshore along with 10 Shag and smaller numbers of Red-throated Diver and Common Scoter. A Great Northern Diver was along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Another influx of winter thrushes, perhaps pre-empting the snow, involved 100 Redwing, 24 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 400 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Whooper Swan headed north.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret were the only record of note.
"Nordic Jackdaw"
2nd February 2010 – early rain WNW2/3
Offshore
Morning observations (0900-1000) proved less spectacular than of late with just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter and Kittiwake moving through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held just 10 pale-bellied birds, 2 Scaup were amongst 30 Goldeneye and 20 Red-breasted Merganser while 3 Greenshank continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
A Jackdaw showing the characteristics associated with “Nordic Jackdaw” appeared briefly before flying northeast. The bird was then relocated later, at Roa Island and along the Rampside/Roa Island causeway and is presumably the same bird that was present in the area during the winter 2008/2009. In addition, a Water Rail called, 2 Little Egret were logged and 4 Raven tussled over carrion.
Images
“Nordic Jackdaw”
Offshore
Morning observations (0900-1000) proved less spectacular than of late with just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter and Kittiwake moving through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held just 10 pale-bellied birds, 2 Scaup were amongst 30 Goldeneye and 20 Red-breasted Merganser while 3 Greenshank continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
A Jackdaw showing the characteristics associated with “Nordic Jackdaw” appeared briefly before flying northeast. The bird was then relocated later, at Roa Island and along the Rampside/Roa Island causeway and is presumably the same bird that was present in the area during the winter 2008/2009. In addition, a Water Rail called, 2 Little Egret were logged and 4 Raven tussled over carrion.
Images
“Nordic Jackdaw”
Velvet Scoters
1st February 2010 - overcast showers WNW1/2/3
Offshore
Morning observations were highlighted by 2 northbound female Velver Scoter along with 18 Razorbill, 16 Red-throated Diver, 12 Common Scoter and a Merlin that flew in off the sea.
Grounded Migrants
Another influx of thrushes saw 32 Redwing and 19 Fieldfare logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock contained 44 pale-bellied birds and other sightings included 2 Scaup and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail called.
Offshore
Morning observations were highlighted by 2 northbound female Velver Scoter along with 18 Razorbill, 16 Red-throated Diver, 12 Common Scoter and a Merlin that flew in off the sea.
Grounded Migrants
Another influx of thrushes saw 32 Redwing and 19 Fieldfare logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock contained 44 pale-bellied birds and other sightings included 2 Scaup and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail called.
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