Leeshaw reservoir early a.m. was just below the cloud base but very dark and damp on an E>3 at 4 degrees.
A bit of an anti climate after the last mornings at Redcar Tarn with very few gulls today.
Just 2 Herring and 2 LBBs along with around 300 small gulls, 80% being Black Headed.
A single Teal was the only highlight which flew in fast and dropped down into the conduit.
Late afternoon and a check of the water at Bank Top in very misty and drizzly conditions. Just 4 Herrings here plus small gulls and the usual waterfowl but lots of potential at this site for something turning up.
At least we,re past the shortest day now so once we,ve got Christmas and New Year out of the way we,re on our way.
Leeshaw
2 Herring
2 LBB
c 300 small gull
3 Cormorant
1 Teal
+ usual sp.
Horton Bank Top.
4 Herring
1 LBB
6 Common
43 BH gull
9 Moorhen
4 Coot
1 Gt Crested Grebe
+ usual sp.
BS