Very heavy overnight rain, but a dry and largely sunny day. A strong WSW wind
Gannet 6 out - David Kaye
Pete checked a little later 09:40 - 10:40
Gannet 5 - 11 total for the morning
Kittiwake 55 in the first 30 minutes including 3 first winter. Further 23 plus 38 inbound kittiwakes - second flock gaining height. 116 total
The earlier four inbound gannet gang heading out.
In these low neaps with fresh Sw winds you can seawatch off Heysham at low tide with eg no sandbanks putting stuff off entering the bay.
Stronger SW winds expected tomorrow.
I had a walk along the sea wall this afternoon - Malcolm
Wigeon 220 by No.2 outfall
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| Wigeon |
Rock Pipit 2 - 1 each Red Nab and No.1 outfall
Shag 1 adult flew from the harbour to the wooden jetty
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| Adult Shag looking fine in the sunshine |
There was nothing at all feeding on the outfalls.
Middleton Nature Reserve - Janet
There were 3 male and at least 2 female Shoveler on the main pond
Several Teal on Tim Butler pond
This Long-Tailed Tit was busy collecting nest material
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| Not sure what this Crow has, it's too early for natural fruit and berries |
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| Flies sp |
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| Drone fly sp. No butterflies seen today, but plenty of Bees |
These shots by Kevin Singleton
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| Tufted Duck, drake above |
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| A handsome looking Blue Tit |
