Friday 11 January 2013

Coastal circuit and thorough Middleton check

Heysham Obs
Thanks for covering Middleton this morning, Malcolm - it shows what the rest of us miss through not checking all the nooks and crannies

Middleton NR
Mute Swan - 2+6juv, Goldeneye - 1, Pochard - 2, Mallard - 17, Tufted Duck - 20, Teal - 32, Snipe - 19, Coot - 4, Moorhen - 2, Grey Heron - 1

North wall
Purple Sandpiper - its own at base of seawall 1000hrs
Med Gull - Czech adult
Twite - 67
Linnet - 3
Goldfinch - 14
Song Thrush - 1
Guillemot - 1

Ocean Edge
Wigeon - 135

Half Moon Bay/heliport
Med Gull - 3CY but unable to  get it to land and see ring!