02.12.2024 Unfortunately there's been no further sightings of the Black-winged Kite, but that doesn't mean we can enjoy these fantastic shots taken by Ray Jones.
Another mixed day with sunny spells and showers and a strong north-westerly wind.
Seen around St Ouen's Pond were the male Hen Harrier, the Bittern, 34 Lapwing, 5 Snipe, a Water Pipit and 30 Skylark while the Hoopoe was still feeding near to Jersey Pearl.
At La Rocque were 550 Dunlin, 120 Sanderling, 98 Grey Plover, 88 Oystercatcher, a Kingfisher, a Sandwich Tern and a Great Crested Grebe. At Pontac were a Common Gull, a Mediterranean Gull, 100 Black-headed Gull and 187 Oystercatcher and at Gorey were another Common Gull and 3 Great Crested Grebe.
A Kingfisher was seen in St Aubins Harbour.
Below, a couple more of Ray Jones brilliant Black-winged Kite photos.
Mick Dryden
Romano da Costa
Tony Paintin