Weather: E force 3 cold
Big surprise early this morning was a Golden Plover sitting by the island pond. Golden Plover is a scarce bird at Hilbre at the best of times where it is normally on the shore and it is exceptional for one to be found on the island.
The pond also held the first pair of Mallard of the year at an especially early date.
About 125 Brent were seen this morning with a single Eider and a Common Scoter. Waders were scarce on this visit, there were 2 Grey Plover as well as the Golden, 40 Redshank, 60 Turnstone and just 6 Purple Sandpipers. Single birds seen were a Shag, a Grey Heron and the Kestrel. On the island 6 Blackbirds were logged, also 4 Song Thrushes and a Rock Pipit.
Photos AEH
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