February 2012

Saturday 4th:

The highlight of an excellent day was the site's first record of Glossy Ibis, a single flew west over Shutterton Creek, but didn't land, meaning it was seen by just one fortunate observer. Also in the estuary the drake American Wigeon returned following a brief absence, with 496 Teal, 230 Wigeon, a pair of Pintail, five Avocet, a Jack Snipe, a Greenshank and the resident Slavonian Grebe. Offshore the Surf Scoter was off the seawall with a Long-tailed Duck flying south, four Eider, three Slavonian and two Black-necked Grebe, at least three Red-throated Diver and a pair of Gadwall. Elsewhere a Water Pipit was on the Golf Course by the hide, three Water Rail were at the Main Pond and two Lesser Redpoll flew over.

Friday 3rd:

The drake American Wigeon was present in Shutterton Creek until just after 1100, when it and six Wigeon others flew to the main channel off Cockwood. Later it was found at the top end of the estuary at Bowling Green Marsh. Elsewhere the female Surf Scoter was offshore with a Slavonian Grebe also present, a Great-spotted Woodpecker was drumming in Dead Dolphin Wood and a flock of 14 Skylark were mobile around the Bight.

Thursday 2nd:

The Surf Scoter and a Slavonian Grebe were off the seawall but no other news was received.

Wednesday 1st:

The Surf Scoter and a Slavonian Grebe were off the seawall in choppy conditions, however the highlight were two Egyptian Geese briefly in Shutterton Creek before flying north and later being relocated at Bowling Green Marsh.

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