Freezing conditions and snow brought in large numbers of waders today. There were large flocks of Lapwings (up to 150 in a single flock) and Golden Plovers all over the island, especially on the west coast, as well as plenty flying over. Totals include 770 Lapwing, 239 Golden Plover, 46 Curlew, four Turnstone, one Dunlin, two Jack Snipe and 32 Common Snipe, a Woodcock, nine Fieldfare, 61 Redwing, single Short-eared Owl, Hen Harrier, Merlin and Peregrine. A wader giving a distinct double 'chew-it' call also flew over but was not seen.
