Wildfowl and Waders

11th December 2009 - early frost, bright and sunny E1/2
Offshore
The large flock of Common Scoter continue to linger with at least 2000 birds present, the only other records of note were 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Pintail.
Diurnal Migration
Three skeins of Pink-footed Geese comprised 330 birds and 4 Whooper Swan headed south.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 28 Purple Sandpiper and 800 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
The 2 Raven continue to linger with one bird noted to be colour ringed. At least 5 Little Egret remain.