Monday 20 March 2023

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

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