First thing this morning at Scotney GP 5 Greater White-fronted Geese, (10 seen later) and 2 Tundra Bean Geese among the 100s of feral Greylags and Barnacle Geese present. The 2 Cattle Egrets could be seen following the digger on north bank of the lake, the 3 Black-necked Grebes were in the pool at the Kent end and the Scaup was hiding among c1,000 Wigeon on the lake. At the farm 8 Corn Buntings a little Egret and 2 Marsh harriers over.
2 of the 5 Greater White-fronted Geese today!
09.20-10.00 from the comfort of the car near the fishing boats:Pintail: 3 up
Red-throated Diver: 14 up 3 down
Great-crested Grebe: c100 on sea
Fulmar: 1 down
Gannet: 54 up 9 down
Cormoant: present n/c
Kittiwake: 6 on sea
Auks: 9 up 4 down
A stroll around the sheltered north end of the Long Pits found nothing of note.
I spent most the afternoon around Walland Marsh in the warmth of the car watching the Wild Swans and winter Thrushes, but still went home early when heavy snow showers started.
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Bewick Swan coming in to the flooded field!
It took me weeks to read this neck collar, now it shows well virtually every visit!
Whooper Swan stretching its wings!
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This image was taken only minutes after the one above.Time to call it a day as another snow shower sweeps in!
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