On the RSPB Reserve one Great White Egret was on Dengemarsh this morning. 2 Slavonian Grebe were still present on New Diggings and lastly 2 Egyptian Geese were at Boulderwall Farm.
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29th February
Not much happening birdwise at the Point or round the Observatory and once again there was no sign of the Glaucous or Caspian Gulls at the fishing boats. Offshore only a few Red-throated Diver and Brent Geese made any impression on the notebook.
28th February
A bitterly cold wind and very unpleasant birding conditions meant a quiet day around the Point. The main news was that the first-winter Glaucous Gull was not seen today. However the strong north-easterly wind did bring about a Merlin and a single male Stonechat by the Long Pit both of which were probably seeking shelter from the wind.
On the RSPB Reserve no sign of the Long-eared Owls, but 4 Smew by the entrance track. Two each of Black-necked and Slavonian Grebe on the New Diggings and a Great White Egret also noted in the Dengemarsh area.
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27th February
A quiet and bitterly cold day today and the number of birds seen reflected that. The first-winter Glaucous Gull was once again present at the fishing boats and little was noted on the sea.
A Woodcock was flushed from the bushes at the Long Pit and a Cetti's Warbler was also present.
On the RSPB Reserve the 2 Slavonian Grebe were still on the New Diggings but no sign of the Black-necked Grebes today. A single drake Smew was seen on Burrowes Pit too.
26th February
Another pleasant day on the Point with some birds to match. Once again the first-winter Glaucous Gull was seen in the normal area around the fishing boats and puddles. There was once again no sign of the first-winter Caspian Gull which does look to have moved on now.
Pretty quiet out over the sea but 3 Mediterranean Gull flew through eastwards and added a little variation. Once again there were 2 Black Redstart feeding around the Power Station perimeter. 2 Peregrine and a single Raven were also seen over and around the Power Station.
In the trapping area 3 Firecrest, 4 Goldcrest, 16 Long-tailed Tit and 3 Sparrowhawk offered some interest as did 3 Teal on the Long Pit. Also at the Long Pit up to 2 Woodcock have been reported by fishermen over the last few weeks.
Elsewhere the RSPB Reserve once again held some excellent birds today. 2 Black-necked Grebe remain on the New Diggings with 2 Slavonian Grebe for company. The 2 Long-eared Owl's were once again roosting behind the Dipping Pond and as always took some locating in the dense scrub. On Dengemarsh 2 Red-crested Pochard added to the colour. Lastly 5 Great White Egret came in to roost on the ARC Pit with 21 Little Egret for company.
Pretty quiet out over the sea but 3 Mediterranean Gull flew through eastwards and added a little variation. Once again there were 2 Black Redstart feeding around the Power Station perimeter. 2 Peregrine and a single Raven were also seen over and around the Power Station.
In the trapping area 3 Firecrest, 4 Goldcrest, 16 Long-tailed Tit and 3 Sparrowhawk offered some interest as did 3 Teal on the Long Pit. Also at the Long Pit up to 2 Woodcock have been reported by fishermen over the last few weeks.
Elsewhere the RSPB Reserve once again held some excellent birds today. 2 Black-necked Grebe remain on the New Diggings with 2 Slavonian Grebe for company. The 2 Long-eared Owl's were once again roosting behind the Dipping Pond and as always took some locating in the dense scrub. On Dengemarsh 2 Red-crested Pochard added to the colour. Lastly 5 Great White Egret came in to roost on the ARC Pit with 21 Little Egret for company.
25th February
A lovely sunny day again on the Point with the first-winter Glaucous Gull putting in an appearance but the Caspian Gull was not noted today. Very quiet on the sea except a few Red-throated Divers feeding offshore.
The Long Pits held a single Pochard, 3 Firecrest, a Cetti's Warbler and 2 Chiffchaff. Also of note the first Marsh Frogs of the year were seen. In the Moat 3 Song Thrush, 2 Reed Bunting, 4 Greenfinch and a single Skylark. There were also 2 Black Redstart feeding around the powerstation walls.
On the RSPB Reserve the Glossy Ibis was seen in the morning but is proving elusive and difficult to pin down. Elsewhere 2 Black-necked Grebe were on the New Diggings, and the Slavonian Grebe was again seen from the Dennis Hide. Only one Long-eared Owl was seen behind the dipping ponds and a couple of Great White Egret were seen on Dengemarsh and the access track respectively.
24th February
A beautiful sunny day made for excellent viewing conditions. The main highlight on the Point was the first-winter Caspian Gull which reappeared today. Otherwise a quiet day.
The RSPB Reserve held some nice birds with the Glossy Ibis being seen again on Dengemarsh. Staying on Dengemarsh 6 White-fronted Geese made an appearance. A Little Stint was reported to fly over Burrowes Pit. Black-necked Grebe and Slavonian Grebe were seen in the main Reserve with 2 Long-eared Owl still roosting behind the dipping pond. The usual Great White Egrets were spread across the RSPB land.
23rd February
A much brighter day on the peninsula but very quiet birdwise. Of note the first-winter Glaucous Gull was still present in the usual area around the fishing boats. The sea was very quiet with no particular highlights to report however 250+ Great Crested Grebe are still lingering offshore. Around the Obs itself a single Blackbird was trapped and a Reed Bunting was seen in the Moat.
On the RSPB Reserve the 2 Long-eared Owls were roosting by the dipping ponds. 2 Great White Egrets, 1 Smew and a Slavonian Grebe made up the best the Reserve had to offer.
On the RSPB Reserve the 2 Long-eared Owls were roosting by the dipping ponds. 2 Great White Egrets, 1 Smew and a Slavonian Grebe made up the best the Reserve had to offer.
22nd February
Another thoroughly miserable day weather-wise with constant drizzle for the whole day. On the bird front however there was plenty to see with the first-winter Glaucous Gull still around the fishing boats and being joined by a third-cy Yellow-legged Gull but no sign of the first-winter Caspian Gull today.
On the sea a huge number of Great Crested Grebe which eventually totalled 851 (Well done Martin for doing the count!). Also a decent total of nearly 400 Red-throated Diver past in a westerly direction. Of note there were very small numbers of Guillemot left feeding offshore and very few going past which is in stark contrast to the past few days.
Away from the Point the RSPB Reserve held up to 6 redhead Smew, 1 Slavonian Grebe and the 2 Long-eared Owls were still roosting by the Dipping Pond.
On the sea a huge number of Great Crested Grebe which eventually totalled 851 (Well done Martin for doing the count!). Also a decent total of nearly 400 Red-throated Diver past in a westerly direction. Of note there were very small numbers of Guillemot left feeding offshore and very few going past which is in stark contrast to the past few days.
Away from the Point the RSPB Reserve held up to 6 redhead Smew, 1 Slavonian Grebe and the 2 Long-eared Owls were still roosting by the Dipping Pond.
21st February
Nothing new around the peninsula however the regular first-winter Glaucous Gull and two first-winter Caspian Gull were still on the puddles by the fishing boats. Good numbers of Kittiwakes and Guillemots were passing westward and a handful of Brent Geese moving up channel too.
On the RSPB Reserve the at least one Long-eared Owl was still by the dipping pond and the Slavonian Grebe was still on Burrowes Pit.
On the RSPB Reserve the at least one Long-eared Owl was still by the dipping pond and the Slavonian Grebe was still on Burrowes Pit.
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