22.11.2024 One of a handful of Lapwing at St Ouens Pond, so far the snow on the continent hasn't brought us anymore. Thanks to Tony Paintin for the image
A much improved day, cloudy with sunny spells and plenty of showers.
Seen passing Victoria Tower this morning were 55 Fieldfare, 73 Redwing, 18 Song Thrush, 7 Blackbird, a Skylark, 89 Chaffinch, a Brambling and 8 Greenfinch.
At La Rocque were 266 Oystercatcher which included an Icelandic ringed individual, 140 Sanderling, 80 Dunlin, 35 Redshank and 2 Greenshank while at a freshly flooded La Sente were 3 Greenshank, 28 Grey Heron, 27 Little Egret, a Cattle Egret and a White Wagtail.
Passing Corbiere early on were 12 Kittiwake, 7 Black-headed Gull, a Mediterranean Gull, 3 Great Black-backed Gull and 13 Gannet with 12 Brent Geese at Petit Port.
Around St Ouens Pond were 26 Lapwing, 10 Snipe, 15 Shoveler, a Teal, 5 Cormorant, a Water Pipit and 2 Stonechat.
Mick Dryden
Romano da Costa
Tony Paintin