Weather: NE force 4 backing NNW 4 later in the morning.
A northerly wind meant no Pinkfeet moving this morning but 5 Greylags gave a flypast for the observers.
Only a single Brent was found, possibly the last to leave, there have been cases in the past when odd ones have lingered for quite some time. Six Eiders (5 adults) were counted,
....and 6 Shelduck stayed around the island.
The Whitethroat that was ringed here a few days ago was again in song but elusive to the camera, finally giving itself up to our persistent photographer.
A single Willow Warbler in the gardens and 2 Goldfinches were the only other possible migrants on the ground. The local Swallows are now showing well in preparation for breeding.
And of course the Linnets are also in breeding mode.
Among the waders were 2,000 Knot, 500 Dunlin, 10 Ringed Plover, 8 Whimbrel while Bar-tailed Godwit totalled 120 birds. The only sea birds seen at the low tide were 4 Gannets, 6 Scoter and 6 Sandwich terns. Four Little Egrets and a Grey Heron were present.
Some flowers were very colourful despite the cool weather.
Photos AEH.
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