Sunday, 8 November 2009

7th November

2 long eared owls were still in Holland, the woodlark was still in the stubble field by Kirbest and a yellowhammer was new. The twite flock by the Obs' held 2 chaffinch, a brambling and 2 meally redpoll.

Yellowhammer

6th November

A seawatch produced little more than 3 great northern divers, 5 grey heron were at Westness and the 3 white-fronted and 9 pink-footed geese were still about. 2 short-eared owl, 128 snow bunting and a brambling were at Breck, a dunnock was at Greenspot and 8 robin were logged.

Long-eared Owl

Thursday, 5 November 2009

5th November

Very little change with now 2 long-eared owls at Holland and a little gull at Twingness the only new birds. Also present in that area were the black redstart, grey wagtail and 2 jackdaws, whilst 8 pink-footed and 3 white-fronted geese continue to tag along with greylags by the School. 60 twite were in the bird crop by the Obs and 74 snow bunting at Sandar.

4th November

The short-toed Lark had now been joined by a woodlark at Kirbest, with 2 goldfinch there also. The long-eared owl was still in Holland, 3 white-fronted geese by the school and 2 jackdaw were noted. 81 sanderling in Nouster is the largest count for a while, 90 twite were feeding in the Obs' bird crop and a single wheatear and blackcap were seen.

Short-toed Lark (top) & Woodlark











3rd November

A very quiet day with 2 white-fronted and 8 pink-footed geese by the School, the scaup on Gretchen Loch and a long-eared owl in Holland. The black redstart was seen again and 11 robin and 4 woodcock were logged.

2nd November

The short-toed lark was still present at Kirbest as was the scaup on Gretchen Loch. 4 white-fronted geese were at Greenwall, 2 woodpigeon and 5 chiffchaff were at Holland and singles of grey wagtail and black redstart were seen.

1st November

The scaup remains on Gretchen Loch and dwindling thrush totals included 172 fieldfare, 5 song thrush, and 124 redwing. 2 blackcap were at Holland, 10 robin, 11 woodcock and a ring ouzel were seen and a short-toed lark was in the stubble field at Kirbest. Also of note were 18 pink-footed geese.