A bit of a longer period than intended between write ups but abysmal weather on the 30th and 2nd meant I didn't have a great deal to work with!
The 30th as mentioned above was just wet and windy, which allowed us to catch up on some of the work needed around obs, but we did manage a quick foray into the field but the only bird of note was a Song Thrush that's now seemingly living in the pallet garden by T1.
The weather was a lot better the next couple of days which allowed for a bit birding time! The prolonged Westerlies have taken their toll a little bit with a distinct lack of anything migratory to shout home about. The 31st produced the best selection with 4 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red-throated Diver, the Ruff was back on Gretchen joined by 3 Black-tailed Godwits, a Woodpigeon was in the Sycamores at Holland, 2 Redwing and a flock of 64 Twite were round the cattle grid.
Despite good coverage on the 1st the birds were making a bit of a fool out of us. A Pink-footed Goose was present between Sandback and Scottigar and Snow Bunting by the gate at Howar.
Finally the 2nd was the worst day of weather by far, but possibly the most exciting bird wise despite not really being able to stand up! A Great Skua at Twingness and a Fieldfare near Breckan were of note while 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls that tracked North from the Airfield were the stand out birds as they're new for 2020. It's a brighter and less windy day today and with things turning Southerly overnight we're optimistic things will pick up over the next week!
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| Snow Bunting |
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| Pink-footed Goose with Greylags |
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| An interestingly patterned Ringed Plover |
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