There’s been some pretty dire weather out there the last couple of days and its not surprising that sightings have been a bit limited. That said, the drake Scaup that’s been off Jerry’s Point all winter is now looking mighty fine and has mostly attained full adult plumage. There were also 2 Slavonian Grebe off Jerry’s Point with 7 Black-necked Grebe, 3 Great Northern Diver and c10 Goldeneye. The Siberian Chiffchaff was at the PCW Drain again and a ringtail Hen Harrier was at Swineham. And ‘of note’, 2 Black Swan appeared on Hatch Pond.
Siberian Chiffchaff – PCW Drain – Ian Ballam

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