Sunday 25 March 2012

First Arctic Skua of the year

08.30-10.00 from the sea watch hide:
Red-throated Diver: 23E 2w
Gannets: 12E
Merlin: 1 in off
Brent Geese: 34E
Shoveler: 7E
Common Scoter: 41E
Shelduck: 1E
Red-breasted Merganser: 10E 4w
Oystercatcher: 2E
Curlew: 2E
Mediterranean Gull: 1E
Arctic Skua: 1E
Razorbill: 1E
Harbour Porpoise: 6+ off shore
Around the lighthouse 1 Northern Wheatear, 1 Black Redstart, 2 Chiffchaff and a few Meadow Pipits and Linnets. With the birding so quiet today an early finish to do the garden chores and collect Brownie points.

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