The overnight fog cleared by 0630 hrs so by the time I arrived at Fly Flatts the last dregs of mist were clearing. By 0800 hrs it was cloudy sunshine on a light WSW>3 at 6 degrees.
Quite a lively morning with a small flock of 5 Redshank dropping in onto the far north coast before spreading along the shoreline, adding to the 5 already present.
A check of the west bank produced 4 Oystercatchers along with 4 Common Sandpipers and 5 Pied Wagtail adding to the breeding pair now sitting eggs.
The south bank held 2 very flighty female Wheatear and 2 Red Legged Partridge whilst several Curlew and Lapwing were in the air.
Just after I arrived this morning I got a text from BV who had just locate a female Common Scoter at Leeshaw reservoir so, early afternoon, Lynda full of cold and not wanting to go out, I threw the dogs in the back of the car and headed for Leeshaw.
As soon as I arrived I spotted the Scoter but keeping well out on the water and just beyond the 400mm lens range so just more record shots. A couple of Redshank were present as well as Oystercatchers, Curlews and Lapwings but still no Common Sandpipers.
A few Swallows headed >E whilst a female Wheatear was on a broken wall and a Willow Warbler in a nearby tree. Just 4 LBB, 3 Herring and 2 Black Headed gulls whilst a Cuckoo called as I was leaving.
Thanks to BV for the Scoter call.
A light to moderate ENE for morning with cloud and possible breaks of sunshine starting off at 5 degrees. Visibility shown as good.
BS