Saturday 4th December

 A fierce NW wind kept most of us inside for most of the day, I suspect, so not many sightings today. 

James had 1555 golden plover, a merlin, 2 hen harriers and 2 woodcock at Loch Gruinart. 

Margaret was putting out some leftovers and watched 2 ravens swoop down and grab her lemon drizzle cake, leaving her veggie sausages untouched. Reminds me a bit of a friend who tried to feed her cat a vegan diet, only to find it digging up moles in her back garden out of desperation.

The only other thing to report today was a nice note from Ken Reeves to the Islay Birds whatsapp group...

"Back home now after another fabulous 6 days on Islay. My first time back with a group since the loss of my friend Ian, so not that easy. Highlights this time were the WTSE snacking on a herring gull at Bridgend on the 29th, 3 lesser scaup, long-tailed duck, bullfinch, siskin and LT tit on the 29th and 2nd. Richardson's Canada goose at Gruinart on the 1st Dec, the American wigeon showing well on the 2nd from the Gaelic College and finally ring-reading the barnies (awaiting results). In your memory, Ian.

Ken Reeves and all my members at Burbagebirders Travel Club"  

Thanks very much to Ken and all of you for reading, contributing and keeping this blog going.