16th February 2012 – sunny spells W3
Offshore
The first check over the sea for a while (0815-0915) revealed small numbers of birds on the move with 34 Common Scoter, 27 Red-breasted Merganser, 17 Kittiwake, 4 Red-throated Diver and single Razorbill and Guillemot logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 150 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Long-tailed Duck and Goosander are still in residence and waders included 7 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Little Owl, 2 Raven and several Little Egrets were logged.
WeBS Counting
15th February 2012 – overcast NW4/5
Wildfowl and Waders
the monthly WeBS count for the island produced a good selection with 7900 Oystercatcher, 3834 Herring Gull, 2155 Dunlin, 1385 Redshank, 855 Curlew, 795 Wigeon, 770 Lapwing, 570 Golden Plover, 487 Teal, 343 Shelduck, 239 Grey Plover, 302 Turnstone, 150 Knot, 145 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 135 Black-headed Gull, 122 Mallard, 115 Great Black-backed Gull, 106 Bar-tailed Godwit, 100 Ringed Plover, 100 Sanderling, 69 Eider, 41 Pintail, 37 Cormorant, 35 Canada Goose, 30 Barnacle Goose, 24 Goldeneye, 24 Red-breasted Merganser, 24 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 21 Moorhen, 20 Snipe, 13 Purple Sandpiper, 11 Greenshank, 8 Shoveler, 6 Little Egret, 5 Common Scoter, 4 Mute Swan, 4 Tufted Duck, 3 Grey Heron, 2 Greylag Goose and single Great Crested Grebe, Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Black-tailed Godwit and Water Rail.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 80 Goldfinch were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
the monthly WeBS count for the island produced a good selection with 7900 Oystercatcher, 3834 Herring Gull, 2155 Dunlin, 1385 Redshank, 855 Curlew, 795 Wigeon, 770 Lapwing, 570 Golden Plover, 487 Teal, 343 Shelduck, 239 Grey Plover, 302 Turnstone, 150 Knot, 145 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 135 Black-headed Gull, 122 Mallard, 115 Great Black-backed Gull, 106 Bar-tailed Godwit, 100 Ringed Plover, 100 Sanderling, 69 Eider, 41 Pintail, 37 Cormorant, 35 Canada Goose, 30 Barnacle Goose, 24 Goldeneye, 24 Red-breasted Merganser, 24 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 21 Moorhen, 20 Snipe, 13 Purple Sandpiper, 11 Greenshank, 8 Shoveler, 6 Little Egret, 5 Common Scoter, 4 Mute Swan, 4 Tufted Duck, 3 Grey Heron, 2 Greylag Goose and single Great Crested Grebe, Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Black-tailed Godwit and Water Rail.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 80 Goldfinch were logged.
Winter specialities all still in residence
12th February 2012 – mist/fog/calm
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing appeared amongst an increased number of Song Thrush and Blackbird recorded and hinted at some cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck, female Scaup and flock of 24 Barnacle Geese were still in residence and the Brent Goose flock held 150 pale-bellied birds. Waders included 11 Greenshank, 8 Purple Sandpiper and a Black-tailed Godwit. A Woodcock was further evidence of cold weather movement.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl and a flock of 80 Twite were logged.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing appeared amongst an increased number of Song Thrush and Blackbird recorded and hinted at some cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck, female Scaup and flock of 24 Barnacle Geese were still in residence and the Brent Goose flock held 150 pale-bellied birds. Waders included 11 Greenshank, 8 Purple Sandpiper and a Black-tailed Godwit. A Woodcock was further evidence of cold weather movement.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl and a flock of 80 Twite were logged.
Wildfowl dominate sightings
6th February 2012 – misty start then bright and sunny E1
Diurnal Migration
A total of 500 Pink-footed Geese headed south.
Grounded Migrants
A sprinkling of Song Thrush provided evidence of cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Long-tailed Duck and Scaup both remain, 27 Barnacle Geese and 124 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged along with 23 Pintail. A Greenshank was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Single Little Owl and Peregrine were seen while finch flocks included 100 Twite and 20 Goldfinch.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 500 Pink-footed Geese headed south.
Grounded Migrants
A sprinkling of Song Thrush provided evidence of cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Long-tailed Duck and Scaup both remain, 27 Barnacle Geese and 124 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged along with 23 Pintail. A Greenshank was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Single Little Owl and Peregrine were seen while finch flocks included 100 Twite and 20 Goldfinch.
Barnacle Geese arrive
5th February 2012 – misty/early frost/calm
Offshore
A check over the sea in poor visibility early morning produced 5 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Song Thrush hinted at some cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and female Scaup remain in residence while a flock of 24 Barnacle Geese were newly arrived. Waders included 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl and 11 Little Egret were logged along with a flock of 70 Twite.
Offshore
A check over the sea in poor visibility early morning produced 5 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Song Thrush hinted at some cold weather movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and female Scaup remain in residence while a flock of 24 Barnacle Geese were newly arrived. Waders included 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl and 11 Little Egret were logged along with a flock of 70 Twite.
Hen Harrier and White-fronted Geese
1st February 2012 – bright and frosty E2
Offshore
Small numbers of Common Scoter and Red-throated Diver were again offshore.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 15 Eurasian White-fronted Geese flew low over the island and several small skeins of Pink-footed Geese were also seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Long-tailed Duck and Scaup both remain and 43 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged. Waders included 10 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier put in another appearance and Little Egrets remain in residence along the eastern shore.
Offshore
Small numbers of Common Scoter and Red-throated Diver were again offshore.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 15 Eurasian White-fronted Geese flew low over the island and several small skeins of Pink-footed Geese were also seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Long-tailed Duck and Scaup both remain and 43 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged. Waders included 10 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier put in another appearance and Little Egrets remain in residence along the eastern shore.
Hen Harrier new in
29th January 2012 – overcast/early frost/E1/2
Offshore
A quick check over the sea early morning produced small numbers of Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver and Common Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and female Scaup were again in residence while 8 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
The pale looking 1stW Glaucous Gull – a hulking great beast, was again present and a ringtail Hen Harrier was logged.
Offshore
A quick check over the sea early morning produced small numbers of Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver and Common Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and female Scaup were again in residence while 8 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
The pale looking 1stW Glaucous Gull – a hulking great beast, was again present and a ringtail Hen Harrier was logged.
Glaucous Gull headlines
28th January 2012 – bright and sunny/early frost/calm
Offshore
A quick check over the sea early morning produced 5 Shag and small numbers of Red-throated Diver and Common Scoter.
Diurnal Migration
Several small skeins of Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and female Scaup remain in residence.
Miscellaneous
A Glaucous Gull was seen and 4 Raven were logged.
Offshore
A quick check over the sea early morning produced 5 Shag and small numbers of Red-throated Diver and Common Scoter.
Diurnal Migration
Several small skeins of Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and female Scaup remain in residence.
Miscellaneous
A Glaucous Gull was seen and 4 Raven were logged.
WeBS Counts
23rd January 2012 – sunny spells WNW4/5
Offshore
Small numbers of Common Scoter and Red-throated Diver were again offshore.
Wildfowl and Waders
Totals from the monthly island WeBS count included: 149 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 450 Shelduck, 780 Wigeon, 668 Teal, 78 Mallard, 71 Pintail, 147 Eider, 26 Goldeneye, 44 Red-breasted Merganser, 4991 Oystercatcher, 78 Ringed Plover, 231 Grey Plover, 800 Golden Plover, 1024 Lapwing, 2784 Knot, 97 Sanderling, 10 Purple Sandpiper, 2000 Dunlin, 15 Snipe, 1378 Curlew, 16 Greenshank, 1197 Redshank and 194 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl hunted and 12 Rock Pipit were flushed from the salt marshes by the high tide.
Offshore
Small numbers of Common Scoter and Red-throated Diver were again offshore.
Wildfowl and Waders
Totals from the monthly island WeBS count included: 149 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 450 Shelduck, 780 Wigeon, 668 Teal, 78 Mallard, 71 Pintail, 147 Eider, 26 Goldeneye, 44 Red-breasted Merganser, 4991 Oystercatcher, 78 Ringed Plover, 231 Grey Plover, 800 Golden Plover, 1024 Lapwing, 2784 Knot, 97 Sanderling, 10 Purple Sandpiper, 2000 Dunlin, 15 Snipe, 1378 Curlew, 16 Greenshank, 1197 Redshank and 194 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl hunted and 12 Rock Pipit were flushed from the salt marshes by the high tide.
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