Friday, 10 February 2023

Water Pipit(s)

Not a lot to report:

Slavonian Grebe near Ryde Pier today (10th). Also, visited Brading Laundry Lane today, first time in a while. Several Water Pipits the highlight there. Nice weather of late if chilly. Elsewhere: LEO singing and Woodcock (flyover at dusk) seen locally back on the 8th. Plus numerous Firecrest (local and vocal). 

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...