Sunday 30 December 2018

30th December 2018

Weather:  W 1, 8/8 cloud, good vis



The last visit of the year by Obs members produced a few interesting sightings including a single Mute Swan, a pair of Pintail and 5 Wigeon.







A single Dark-bellied Brent Goose was found amongst the Pale-bellied Brent Goose flock which numbered 182 and included two colour-ringed birds from Iceland.



At least four Song Thrushes remain wintering on the main island and five Wrens were noted along with 5 Meadow Pipit and a single Rock Pipit.


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