27th February 2008 - bright and sunny W4
Offshore
Morning observations (0945-1045) produced 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and another adult Little Gull.
Miscellaneous
At least 3 Little Egret remain.
Little Gull highlight
26th February 2008 - bright and sunny SW6/7/8
Offshore
Observations on the rising tide (1000-1100) produced 60 Kittiwake and an adult Little Gull.
Offshore
Observations on the rising tide (1000-1100) produced 60 Kittiwake and an adult Little Gull.
Gannets start to appear
25th February 2008 - overcast S4/5
Offshore
Early morning observations (0845-0945) produced 14 Common Scoter, 8 Red-throated Diver, 8 Razorbill and 2 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
Single Raven and Peregrine were logged and at least 2 Little Egret remain.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0845-0945) produced 14 Common Scoter, 8 Red-throated Diver, 8 Razorbill and 2 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
Single Raven and Peregrine were logged and at least 2 Little Egret remain.
Scaup new in
24th February 2008 - overcast W4/3
Offshore
Offshore sightings were again scant and limited to 19 Common Scoter, 12 Red-throated Diver, 6 Shag and a Kittiwake.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 3 Pied Wagtail hinted at some movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and a female Scaup was new in. Waders included 4100 Knot, 3 Greenshank and a Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin stalked a flock of 70 Twite and just 2 Little Egret were logged.
Offshore
Offshore sightings were again scant and limited to 19 Common Scoter, 12 Red-throated Diver, 6 Shag and a Kittiwake.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 3 Pied Wagtail hinted at some movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and a female Scaup was new in. Waders included 4100 Knot, 3 Greenshank and a Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin stalked a flock of 70 Twite and just 2 Little Egret were logged.
Little action offshore
23rd February 2008 - overcast SW4/5/6/7
Offshore
Despite the increasingly fresh SW winds observations on the rising tide were limitd to 21 Kittiwake and 6 Common Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and 10 Shoveler were logged. Waders included 3000 Knot, 2000 Dunlin and 5 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Just 3 Little Egret were logged.
Offshore
Despite the increasingly fresh SW winds observations on the rising tide were limitd to 21 Kittiwake and 6 Common Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and 10 Shoveler were logged. Waders included 3000 Knot, 2000 Dunlin and 5 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Just 3 Little Egret were logged.
Winter Doldrums
22nd February 2008 - overcast/showers SW6/7
Offshore
Observations on the falling tide produced just 21 Kittiwake and an out of season Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl numbers continue to dwindle but 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese and 30 Pintail remain.
Miscellaneous
At least 12 Little Egret remain.
Offshore
Observations on the falling tide produced just 21 Kittiwake and an out of season Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl numbers continue to dwindle but 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese and 30 Pintail remain.
Miscellaneous
At least 12 Little Egret remain.
Winter specialities remain
17th February 2008 - bright and frosty E1/2
Diurnal Migration
Again some evidence of movement with 2 Pied Wagtail and 2 Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 43 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain along with the drake Long-tailed Duck, 10 Greenshank and a single Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
A total of 5 Little Egret were again logged and single Merlin and Peregrine remain.
Diurnal Migration
Again some evidence of movement with 2 Pied Wagtail and 2 Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 43 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain along with the drake Long-tailed Duck, 10 Greenshank and a single Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
A total of 5 Little Egret were again logged and single Merlin and Peregrine remain.
Remaining quiet offshore
16th February 2008 - bright and frosty SE3
Offshore
Again quiet on the sea with just 10 Razorbill, 6 Red-throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter and 2 Shag logged.
Diurnal Migration
Yet another northbound Siskin flew through
Miscellaneous
A total of 5 Little Egret were logged and 2 Merlin and a Little Owl were seen.
Offshore
Again quiet on the sea with just 10 Razorbill, 6 Red-throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter and 2 Shag logged.
Diurnal Migration
Yet another northbound Siskin flew through
Miscellaneous
A total of 5 Little Egret were logged and 2 Merlin and a Little Owl were seen.
Little of note
15th February 2008 - bright and sunny/early frost E2/3
Offshore
Morning observations (0930-1030) provided little of note with just 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and 3 Common Scoter logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Fieldfare provided some further evidence of continued small-scale movement.
Miscellaneous
A total of 3 Little Egret were seen.
Offshore
Morning observations (0930-1030) provided little of note with just 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and 3 Common Scoter logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Fieldfare provided some further evidence of continued small-scale movement.
Miscellaneous
A total of 3 Little Egret were seen.
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