Thursday, 14 September 2023

Thursday 14th September

A lot better weather than the sudden wintry spell of yesterday. Mostly dry, with a few showers, certainly a good bit warmer with moderate westerly breezes.

A few bits of bird news for today: Fiona McGillivray noted the Chough flock down her way at Port Wemyss counted in at 19 birds at lunchtime.

Steve & Lyn Rogers had a male Hen Harrier over the low road near the airport in the afternoon, while Sam Turnbull had another Hen Harrier and a White-tailed Eagle at Lily Loch this evening.

In between, James How checked out Gruinart this evening as the tide came in and found an Osprey, Peregrine, 320 Bar-tailed Godwits and 322 Teal just arrived. He also saw a single Little Stint that might warrant closer inspection (if anyone can get close enough) as there is always the possibility at this time of year of an American "Peep" turning up.

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