Monday, 6 April 2020

Arctic Tern and Little Gulls (Sea passage)

The sea was interesting over the weekend. After the early morning fog lifted on Saturday, common scoters quickly appeared in numbers. Terns, skuas, and a variety of waders ensued. The highlight was a strong passage of little gulls and a close in Adult Arctic Tern.
Also seen: White-tailed eagle, my first swallows, and more willow warblers.


Several flocks went by.

Another in off crow - still awaiting a hooded.




Arctic Tern - near Rocken End (SCP/Niton)




Thursday, 2 April 2020

April

Keeping it 'local' during lockdown. The weather has been fine.
Crossbills have become an almost daily encounter as they go over; three more today. 
Couple of willow warblers and a flock of redwing this morning. 

 Outside of my window. 

Bottlenose dolphins - today

Tail end of things...(Velvet Scoter)

Following a protracted mild period since the summer, conditions suddenly changed with the first frost (Nov 20th) and a light dusting of snow...