1445 hrs and off to check Ogden in horrendous conditions.
The strong wind was blowing W>6 with driving, horizontal torrential rain and low cloud and scud just above the tree tops whilst the clouds made it dark as night.
I had to get to the west shore with the wind and rain behind me so I could scan the water but the only birds present were several small gulls out in the centre along with 2 LBBs. Mallards are now counting at 83 with some possible around the fringes.
A dip here but at least I,d satisfied myself that I was,nt missing anything.
The rain had now eased to drizzle with some heavy showers so a quick check on Soil Hill in ideal conditions for bringing something down . The wind here was up to near gale force W>7 so I just checked the track and eastern summit which is favourite for Snow Bunts but again no success.
A hardy Skylark is still hanging on in there whilst 2 Grey Partridge were the first seen for quite a while.
Last attempt was Raggalds Flood which held 6 Mallard, a few small gulls and 2 Lapwing, so with that it was back home to dry the gear out ready to get it soaked again in the morning. At least if the wind remains it should keep any fog away.
BS