Weather: W force 2
A visit this morning meant a start before dawn to beat the early tide.
It was chilly at first light as a Fox was glimpsed at Middle Eye A Redwing was the outstanding bird visible on the island this morning and it gave the photographer the runaround to capture these fine shots.
The best visible migration were a flock of 250 Skylarks flying west across the island, while in addition a single bird was later down on the island. A couple of Goldfinches made an appearance. There were just 3 Eiders today including the adult drake.
Offshore were 1,200 Common Scoter and 2 Red-throated Divers, (the Great Northern Diver was on the marine lake). Most of the estuary Brent seemed to be here this morning, estimated at 500 birds.
Most of the recent residents were seen, including this one at the north end that was ringed this year as part of our Rock Pipit study.
Roosting the tide were 160 Turnstone and 9 Purple Sandpiper.
Curlew numbered 120.
The Kestrel was hunting voles.
Photos CJW
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