2nd October 2024

 Weather: NE force 3,  ENE 4 in the afternoon

It was worth the visit today just to see one of the two Peregrines that has been around the islands for a while now dive into the Oystercatcher roost and take its prey, it was surprising how quickly the other birds returned once the Peregrine began feeding.

 

There were about 8,000 Oystercatchers in the roost today so safety in numbers may apply but only for 7,999.

 The Brent Geese count had increased to 217, and 488 Shelduck were on the sand in front of the marsh on the ebb tide. Three Common Scoter and 4 Eiders were logged. Two Grey Heron were noted and the 5 Little Egret included the colour ringed bird that has been previously seen.

There were 220 Curlew, 4 Bar-tailed Godwit, 55 Turnstone, 4 Sanderling, 22 Dunlin, 60 Redshank and 150 Knot.

 There were no small migrants today but still present were 3 Swallows, 3 Robins, 2 Blackbirds, 7 Wrens, 4 Rock Pipits, 3 Meadow Pipits and 5 Linnets. A Red Admiral and a Small White butterfly were on the wing.

Photos AS