Friday 24th to Monday 27th January 2025

No sooner does Peter go away, leaving me to look after the blog, than the bird records dry up. There was a bit of an excuse on Friday what with Storm Eowyn blowing in with some force (maximum gust at the airport of 91 mph, somewhat less than forecast but still bringing down some trees, removing tiles from roofs and sheds from gardens, as well as, much worst of all, flooding parts of Port Ellen). I don't think the birds were staying indoors, but the birders very sensibly were, and no-one has posted anything for these four days. I am therefore reduced to informing the world that, with Peter away and not filling his feeders, I have benefited from more Goldfinches than usual at my bird table, to a maximum today of 22.

I hope for some more records tomorrow - please!