Earlier on this week, Crystal had carried out a count on Loch Gruinart itself, rather than the reserve. The "scores on the doors" were as follows, 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Cormorant, 3 Heron, 223 Shelduck, 48 Wigeon, 32 Mallard, 2 Goldeneye, 11 Red breasted Merganser, 27 Shoveler, 1 Gadwall, 103 Oystercatcher, 1 Ringed Plover, 10 Grey Plover, 18 Lapwing, 50 Knot, 218 Bar tailed Godwit, 157 Curlew, 36 Redshank, 24 Turnstone, 41 Common Gull, 43 Herring Gull, 4 Greater black backed Gull, 1 Sparrowhawk and 2 Snipe. Also seen were an Otter and a Common Seal! Ardnave Loch held 2 Mute Swan, 3 Mallard, 1 Curlew, 17 Whooper Swan, 12 Goldeneye, 5 Tufted Duck, 1 Common Gull, 18 Wigeon, 2 Little Grebe, 2 Teal and 2 Oystercatcher.
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