Thursday 31 October 2024

31st October 2024

 Weather: W force 1/2   WSW 1 in the afternoon

The Barn Owl was again present early morning, perched on the 'Heli' trap. Two Redwings were also down on the island and a Fieldfare flew over while 2 Song Thrush spent time in the obs garden. Out by the north hoyle 16 Gannets were diving, 10 Great Crested Grebes, a single Red-throated Diver and 1700 Common Scoter were in the same area. Eider numbered 6 female types off of the east hoyle and Brent exceeeded 300 and Shelduck 400. Four Bar-tailed Godwits and 3 Purple Sandpipers were a few of the best of the waders. For once Grey Herons (5) out-numbered Little Egrets (3). The Kestrel was still here as was a Chaffinch and a single Skylark flew over. The Weasel was seen again in the obs garden.



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