Wednesday 16th December

Today, Malcolm and Bob had carried out the count round Loch Gorm for the International Goose count. On the flooded pool beside the track leading down to Machir Bay, there were a pair of adult Whooper Swans present. Earlier on when they were at Grulinmore (at the Western end of Loch Gorm) a family of 2 adults and 3 youngsters flew past from the Sanaig direction. At Rockside, there was a Pinkfoot amongst the Whitefronted Geese. This afternoon here at home, a male Hen Harrier flew past and the Sparrowhawk was sitting on the bird table having a look and see before going away empty handed!!!