A fairly quiet day weather wise and bird wise today at Dungeness.
08.15-09.15 from the fishing boats
Red-throated Diver: 36W 3E
Fulmar: 8W
Gannet: 38W
Cormorant: many present
Turnstone: 4 on beach
Glaucous Gull: 1 regular 1w bird on beach
Kittiwake: 78W
Guillemot: 37W
Razorbill: 16W
Auk sp: 521W
On my way to Scotney a quick stop off at the southern end of the New Diggings saw 2 Black-necked Grebes of note there.
A wander around the back of Scotney found of note 33 White-fronted Geese and 8 Brent Geese among the hordes of Greylag Geese, 2 Peregrines flew over as did 2 Marsh Harriers, 10 Pintail were on the eastern lake, a Stonechat, 4 Corn Buntings, 6 Skylark and few Reed Buntings were in the weedy areas. On my back the White-fronted Geese relocated to the sward beside the main lake.
This afternoon back at the beach the 1w Glaucous Gull and the 1w Caspian Gull were showing very well. A count of 372 Great-crested Grebes feeding off The Point this afternoon. The 2 Long-eared Owls were still in the bushes behind the Dipping Pool.
08.15-09.15 from the fishing boats
Red-throated Diver: 36W 3E
Fulmar: 8W
Gannet: 38W
Cormorant: many present
Turnstone: 4 on beach
Glaucous Gull: 1 regular 1w bird on beach
Kittiwake: 78W
Guillemot: 37W
Razorbill: 16W
Auk sp: 521W
On my way to Scotney a quick stop off at the southern end of the New Diggings saw 2 Black-necked Grebes of note there.
A wander around the back of Scotney found of note 33 White-fronted Geese and 8 Brent Geese among the hordes of Greylag Geese, 2 Peregrines flew over as did 2 Marsh Harriers, 10 Pintail were on the eastern lake, a Stonechat, 4 Corn Buntings, 6 Skylark and few Reed Buntings were in the weedy areas. On my back the White-fronted Geese relocated to the sward beside the main lake.
Some of the White-fronted Geese at Scotney
Good to meet you at Scotney earlier Martin. Thanks to you, we had good views of the White-fronts and also caught up with the Glaucous Gull down by the boats this afternoon. Much appreciated. All the best, Cheers, Chris & Jon.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you again Martin, caught the Black necked Grebes from the pull in where you suggested . Also saw one of the owls and managed a Firecrest from Firth. Great day out 8 new year ticks. Sorry I spooked the Glauc from the puddles.
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