Terrible conditions this morning with a strong SSW>5 increasing to near gale 7 on the west bank. Full dark cloud and light rain showers at 12 degrees.
The wind was not too bad to start with but by the time I had got to the north end of the west bank it had increased to near gale force making it difficult to scope the shore but it was plain that there were no waders present. Very few gulls this morning with just 4 LBB. 1 juv Herring and 12 Black Headed.
A single Tufted on the water as well as 4 Canadas whilst 2 Grey Wagtail and 3 Wheatear were the only ground birds as well as 3 Red Legged Partridge. Empty skies other than a single Kestrel and the 2 resident Crows.
The Withins Head farm area and Nolstar fields were void of birds in the strong wind. A single Common gull was in Foxhill park this afternoon, a species that is making a slow return this year.
Looking good for morning with cloudy sunshine on a light SSW at 11 degrees then a chance of showers midday on.
BS