Sorry for the slightly later posting of this week’s sightings as there was a no access to the internet this weekend. As the New Year approaches all the birdwatchers are rushing around to add some late additions to their year lists. The continued present through the week of the Long-Tailed Ducks and the Ruddy Shelducks allowed those who hadn’t see them the opportunity to catch up over the holidays. However there were no further additions to the winter visitors as the New Year approached.
New Years Day is traditionally a busy day as all those birdwatchers rush out and get their 2014 lists off to a good start. Unfortunately the weather did not read the script and delivered about 24hrs worth wind and rain. The 2nd did see much better weather and off the birders went however the storm on New Years Day didn’t deliver any new birds for the site but the Long tailed ducks and ruddy shelduck did stay on to the new year.
The Warden, RSPB Crook of Baldoon