Poor conditions this morning, after an early bright start, with full dark clouds on a cold 11 degrees WNW>3 and light showers. Heavy rain by 0945 hrs.
A struggling morning trying to turn something up with 4 Kestrels moving around the shorelines spooking the birds. Common Sandpipers were up to 4 now but very distant and mobile avoiding the Kestrels whilst 2 juv Wheatear were present as well as 1 adult in autumn plumage.
A juv Peregrine skimmed over the Flat Moor making a half hearted attempt at a Mipit and a single Raven was over the quarry.
The female Tufted is still on the water with the 3 young, which look ready for fledging anytime now, whilst 9 LBB and a Black Headed gull were on the north shore unphased by the Kestrels presence.
Otherwise, just the usual small passerines along with a few Linnets around the compound area.
A brighter day tomorrow with cloudy sunshine on a moderate WNW increasing by midday with a starting temp of 13 degrees.
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