An early start at Fly Flatts soon had to be aborted with near gale force NW>6 wind and horizontal drizzle followed by some sunshine then torrential rain. The area was void of birds and the shoreline rapidly disappearing.
Ogden was out of the wind but heavy showers persisted despite a dry forecast but spirits were lifted slightly when 11 Crossbills flew over from the direction of the Giants Tooth towards the Back Lane plantation. The birds looked like locals being low down. NKs Little Grebe was still present along with 4 Tufted duck and 162 small gulls being split about 50/50 Commons and Black Headed. Only 1 ad LBB and 1 2nd year LBB were present.
No sign of sky movement today in the adverse conditions.
4 Tufted
1 Little Grebe
162 small gulls
1 Heron
11 Crossbills
+ usual sp.
BS
