A bitterly cold day made even colder by a brisk north-easterly wind. There seemed to be few passerines around, I saw very few tits, pipits or finches. In contrast the Peregrines were very active. I saw one or both of them in four different places including displaying and calling over the S Hide, dashing towardsContinue reading “Tuesday 5th January 2021”
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Friday 1st January 2021
As on my first visit every month I made a concerted effort to record every species I saw with my previous best day totals being 74 in both November and December. I met up with Ian after lunch. Highlights were the four Russian White-fronted Geese (three adults and a first winter) again at the topContinue reading “Friday 1st January 2021”
Tuesday 29th December 2020
The morning tide was mid-level and rising and so I decided to head to the Sailing Club first, it was also drizzling and so that would offer me some shelter. It was just after sunrise and with the low cloud and drizzle the visibility was very poor. Soon the rain strengthened and with wind comingContinue reading “Tuesday 29th December 2020”
Saturday 26th December 2020
It was forecast to be stormy but dry and so I decided to spend a few hours watching the sea from the lee of a weathered hawthorn bush near MM’s house. I was hoping for Gannet and Kittiwake but they are rare here and I don’t think it was stormy enough although it was certainlyContinue reading “Saturday 26th December 2020”
Patch Birding 