With the wind swinging round to the north today, it gave a real wintery vibe to the day, with the first proper chill on rosey cheeks. Despite the nice weather, it was really quiet on the bird-front with 5 Spoonbills at Lytchett Bay the only reported birds of the day. Later this evening a Spotted Redshank was calling around the Lower Piddle Floods where there were also 3-4 Bearded Tit active. A few Redwing were on the move last night with a handful of calls logged. A Great White Egret went into roost at Swineham and 23 Cattle Egret were at East Holme/Holmebridge.
The day-long deluge provided little inspiration to venture outside, however with Leach’s Petrel and Little Gull logged elsewhere…
Find out moreWell, Storm Austen has been in full force today, with heavy winds and rain making for tricky birding…
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