Weather: Force 1, calm, cold but sunny
It is not often we see ice on the shore.
An afternoon visit for several members with maintenance in mind because of the winter storms.
There were still 320 Brent in our area including a colour ringed bird (XJBB).
In addition to the Brent and the local Eiders (5) there were 5 Pintail noted today. The Kestrel was not recorded today but there was a Peregrine and a Merlin on the list. Twelve Curlews included the German ringed bird.
A flock of 120 Grey Plover performed a good flypast.
Highlight of the winter species noted were 2 Fieldfares, and winter a passage of 23 Starlings, meanwhile still remaining on the island are at 4 Blackbirds, 2 Song Thrushes and 4 Robins.
The moon was prominent during the afternoon.
And on the marine lake were 7 Goosander, a Red-breasted Merganser and a pair of Goldeneye which have been scarce so far this winter.
Photos AEH, SRW
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