01/02/2023

 As you can see from the list below the sea watching has definitely not improved.

07.45-08.45 from the hide with RW. 

Great-crested Grebe: 5 on

Kittiwake: 20W

Black-headed Gull: present n/c

Mediterranean Gull: 1W

Common Gull: present n/c

Great Black-backed Gull: present n/c

Herring Gull: present n/c

Auk sp: 104E     

Red-throated Diver: 89E        

Gannet: 24E

Cormorant: present n/c

The 5 Whooper swans at Midley have made it into February

61 Bewick Swans on Walland today, 45 at Horses Bones Farm another 16 at Midley with the Whoopers

A long walk around Walland was pleasant enough but disappointing avian wise, along with the Swans, a few each of Fieldfare, Redwing, Song Thrush, Common Buzzard and Marsh Harrier were encountered, a Tit flock held 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrests  and the highlight nearby were 2 Yellowhammers.

An odd duck at Scotney today, Wigeon X Mallard perhaps? Thanks to the Brown family for the tip off.