10th Dec
A first-winter Caspian Gull and a Yellow-legged Gull were found at the fishing boats this afternoon but there was very little else to report.
9th Dec
The Patch was the place to be this morning with at least six Caspian Gulls (two adults, a third-winter, a second-winter and two first-winters) present and a Great Skua flew west off the fishing boats.
Elsewhere, the Ring-necked Duck remains on the pool near Boulderwall Farm and the Long-eared Owl was showing again in the bushes behind the Dipping Pool on the RSPB Reserve. A Caspian Gull was also roosting on Burrowes. The Black-throated Diver was still present on the pool to the west of Lydd Caravan Park and two Dartford Warblers were showing in the Kerton Road Triangle. Further afield, a small flock of Bewick's Swans are feeding in fields near Newlands Farm which are coming into ARC to roost.
Elsewhere, the Ring-necked Duck remains on the pool near Boulderwall Farm and the Long-eared Owl was showing again in the bushes behind the Dipping Pool on the RSPB Reserve. A Caspian Gull was also roosting on Burrowes. The Black-throated Diver was still present on the pool to the west of Lydd Caravan Park and two Dartford Warblers were showing in the Kerton Road Triangle. Further afield, a small flock of Bewick's Swans are feeding in fields near Newlands Farm which are coming into ARC to roost.
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| Ring-necked Duck Aythya collaris male RSPB Reserve 9th December 2016 |
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| Black-throated Diver Gavia arctic Scotney 9th December 2016 |
8th Dec
Large numbers of gulls were feeding at the Patch this morning and included two Caspian Gulls (a first-winter and an adult) and five Mediterranean Gulls.
The Ring-necked Duck was still present near Boulderwall Farm.
The Ring-necked Duck was still present near Boulderwall Farm.
7th Dec
Not a great deal report today with just a Velvet Scoter and an adult Mediterranean Gull offshore and Chiffchaff in the bushes of note.
On the RSPB Reserve, the Ring-necked Duck was still showing well near Boulderwall Farm and two Caspian Gulls (adult and first-winter) were amongst the thousands of gulls which came into roost in the evening.
The day ended with this spectacular sunset.
On the RSPB Reserve, the Ring-necked Duck was still showing well near Boulderwall Farm and two Caspian Gulls (adult and first-winter) were amongst the thousands of gulls which came into roost in the evening.
The day ended with this spectacular sunset.
6th Dec
Undoubted highlight of the mornings seawatch was a Red-necked Grebe heading west. A scarce bird in recent times. Otherwise it was pretty quiet with 38 Red-throated Divers (13E,25W), six Shelduck west and a Merlin hunting over the sea.
On the RSPB Reserve the drake Ring-necked Duck and a Great White Egret were still at Boulderwall Farm. There was no sign of the Long-eared Owl but there was a single Smew from Makepeace Hide. The ARC Pit held 13 Bewick's Swans, a Bittern and two more redhead Smew.
On the RSPB Reserve the drake Ring-necked Duck and a Great White Egret were still at Boulderwall Farm. There was no sign of the Long-eared Owl but there was a single Smew from Makepeace Hide. The ARC Pit held 13 Bewick's Swans, a Bittern and two more redhead Smew.
5th Dec
A very quiet hour from the fishing boats produced little of interest. A few Common Scoter east were joined by several Red-throated Divers but it was hard going.
The first-winter Caspian Gull was also noted in the gull roost.
A Grey Seal was seen offshore.
On the RSPB Reserve the drake Ring-necked Duck and the Cattle Egret were still present at Boulderwall farm. 14 Bewick's Swans roosted on ARC Pit and two Avocet were also noted.
The first-winter Caspian Gull was also noted in the gull roost.
A Grey Seal was seen offshore.
On the RSPB Reserve the drake Ring-necked Duck and the Cattle Egret were still present at Boulderwall farm. 14 Bewick's Swans roosted on ARC Pit and two Avocet were also noted.
4th Dec
A quiet day on the Point with only a first-winter Caspian Gull of note.
On the RSPB Reserve the drake Ring-necked Duck was still at Boulderwall Farm. There were also three Great White Egrets and a single Smew on Burrowes Pit , 2+ Goosanders were also seen on various pits throughout the day.
3rd Dec
First thing this morning the Patch held three Caspian Gulls (2x 1st winter and an adult) and two Mediterranean Gulls.
Also of note was a Peacock seen by the New Lighthouse.
On the RSPB Reserve the three Smew were still on Burrowes Pit. The Long-eared Owl was roosting behind the Dipping Pond. The drake Ring-necked Duck was still at Boulderwall Farm and nine Great White Egrets were on the ARC Pit.
Also of note was a Peacock seen by the New Lighthouse.
On the RSPB Reserve the three Smew were still on Burrowes Pit. The Long-eared Owl was roosting behind the Dipping Pond. The drake Ring-necked Duck was still at Boulderwall Farm and nine Great White Egrets were on the ARC Pit.
2nd Dec
A morning seawatch was quiet in terms of species but some good numbers which included 55 Red-throated Divers, (51E,4W), 24 Common Scoters and a Black-throated Diver was also noted.
A Grey Seal was also seen once again from the fishing boats.
On the RSPB Reserve the birds of note were the Ring-necked Duck and three redhead Smew. The Long-eared Owl was roosting once again at the Dipping Pond and 12 Bewick's Swans roosted on ARC Pit this evening.
A Grey Seal was also seen once again from the fishing boats.
On the RSPB Reserve the birds of note were the Ring-necked Duck and three redhead Smew. The Long-eared Owl was roosting once again at the Dipping Pond and 12 Bewick's Swans roosted on ARC Pit this evening.
1st Dec
A quiet day on the Point with no seawatching birds of note. A Grey Wagtail was seen by the seawatch hide.
In the trapping area there was a small movement of Stock Dove with 45 passing overhead. Also singles of Woodcock and Chiffchaff.
On the RSPB Reserve the drake Ring-necked Duck reappeared and two Smew were still on Burrowes Pit. A Brambling was seen at the feeders by the toilet block which made for a nice surprise. Lastly, a Dartford Warbler was seen at Galloways.
In the trapping area there was a small movement of Stock Dove with 45 passing overhead. Also singles of Woodcock and Chiffchaff.
On the RSPB Reserve the drake Ring-necked Duck reappeared and two Smew were still on Burrowes Pit. A Brambling was seen at the feeders by the toilet block which made for a nice surprise. Lastly, a Dartford Warbler was seen at Galloways.
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