Monday 9 December 2019

Long-tailed ducks, still Broad Haven

The 2 Long-tailed duck were still among the large scoter flock. Viewed from coast path SM86091459 just north of the Sleek Stone. Majority of scoter were in Broad Haven area. Broad Haven: 116 mostly females. Sleek Stone: single flock of 250+ (again mostly females among which were the LT ducks) a RT diver same area the only diver seen. Nothing off Druidston or Haroldston. Male Kestrel and 2 Chough. c50 LBB gulls, 30 BHs, 30 Herring gulls, and 2 Common gulls on the beach.
A quick look at the Gann late afternoon. 70 Wigeon, 20 Teal, a decent roost of mostly large gulls (majority LBB) BH gulls dropping in way out in the bay, too far to scrutinise for anything good. Stopped off above Mullock Bridge to check Mullock Farms field on the junction. Loads of finches, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Linnet, Reed bunting, Pipits and Starlings. I was hoping a harrier or even an owl might appear, but Sparrowhawk was all that took an interest.