Winter specialities continue to show

16th January 2009 - showers then rain S3/4/5
Offshore
Observations on the rising tide (1245-1345) produced 40 Common Scoter, 7 Razorbill, 4 Red-throated Diver and 3 Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 120 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain in residence and waders included Greenshank and 5 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
At least 19 Little Egret remain in the area and a Merlin was logged.