There was a bit more coverage from around the harbour today resulting in some nice finds. Starting off at South Haven where a dark phase Arctic Skua was sat on the water before heading off south with both Ring Ouzel and Brambling overhead. A Yellow-browed Warbler was in the woodland above South Beach with a mixed tit flock and out off Middle Beach the first Slavonian Grebe of the winter was found along with 12 Common Scoter and 9 Black-necked Grebe. A Lesser-spotted Woodpecker was seen at Upton CP in the piece of woodland next to where the old bird hide used to be. Marsh Harriers were seen at both Swineham and Middlebere with 3 and 2 respectively. Finally there was an un-confirmed report of a Red-breasted Flycatcher at Arne yesterday afternoon.
It was good to get that dank, yucky murk out of the way, which allowed for some new…
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