This month was remarkable for the lack of birds seen. We think that the rough weather of the previous few days, and a strong cold Westerly wind with squally showers yesterday had driven them all into hiding!
As to actual numbers, we found:
4 Greylag Geese (96 in October)
6 Red-breasted Mergansers (43)
5 Eiders (95)
4 Little Grebes (6)
5 Herons (11)
and a total of 9 waders (curlew, redshank and oystercatchers).
In other news, Jan saw 8 Whooper Swans landing on the Lagoon on Sunday; sadly, they didn't stay long! A Woodcock was on the hill behind the Village Hall this morning (raised by a dog!), along with possible sighting of a male Hen Harrier.
As to actual numbers, we found:
4 Greylag Geese (96 in October)
6 Red-breasted Mergansers (43)
5 Eiders (95)
4 Little Grebes (6)
5 Herons (11)
and a total of 9 waders (curlew, redshank and oystercatchers).
In other news, Jan saw 8 Whooper Swans landing on the Lagoon on Sunday; sadly, they didn't stay long! A Woodcock was on the hill behind the Village Hall this morning (raised by a dog!), along with possible sighting of a male Hen Harrier.
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