20/03/2023

A force 5-7 South Westerly wind this morning gave the promise of a reasonable watch but was very disappointing.

06.55 - 09.00 from the hide : 

Brent Goose: 11E  1W

Common Scoter: 14E     3W

Great-crested Grebe: 4  on  

Oystercatcher: 1E

Kittiwake: 20E

Mediterranean Gull:1E

Sandwich Tern: 2E      5W

Guillemot: 37E     5W

Auk sp: 24E  

Red-throated Diver: 21E  3W     2 on    

Fulmar: 2E   1W 

Gannet: 127E   14W    

Cormorant: present n/c

Harbour Porpoise: 4

Grey Seal: 1

The Ibises and Egrets were still present on the peninsula today as was a Water Pipit and the first Willow Warbler of the year per JY. In the calmer weather over the weekend Firecrests, Dartford Warblers, Wheatears, Woodlark and Woodcocks were seen.

A second calendar year Caspian Gull at the double bends at Scotney today

The first Black-necked Grebe of the year on the peninsula located by Owen  at the far side of Scotney GP 

Marsh Harrier at Cooks Pool about to lose its meal to a Great Black-backed Gull