Heavy overnight rain stopped about 09:00, it then remained dry. A very cold and, thankfully, light north wind.
Only records from the south sea wall so far.
Kevin was first out.
Pale-bellied Brent 15 on Red Nab
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| A lovely shot of an immature male Eider between the outflows |
Janet was hot on his heels and also saw the Eider, although the tide was further out by this time.
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| It came under the wooden jetty then headed to number one outfall. |
Little Gull 1 adult on No.2 outflow
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| In this light the inner underwing looks pale. Possibly what I thought was a 2nd calendar year bird last week (MD) |
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| In these last three shots it has picked up something long and thin. Too long and thin for a sandeel, possibly a Pipefish. |
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| You will have to open the pictures to be able to see its catch |
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| This Black-Headed gull also has a long thin fish, but this one looks right for a sndeel |
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| Just a few of the 160+ Wigeon |
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| Turnstone |
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| Redshank |
Janet was just coming off as I was setting off c13:00 (MD). No sign of the Little gull on the way out or the way back. The Brent Geese were still feeding on Red Nab, but headed for the north side at 13:20.
