Tuesday January 25
Pam wanted to go out 'somewhere' - but it took most of the morning to decide where and, to actually set off. Last night's GYBC meeting - when we saw some great photographs taken by Peter Ransome - tipped the decision towards Winterton beach via Cart Gap, Horsey and Somerton. The informal chat with friends, including Bob, told of a Peregrine regularly seen sat in a field north of West Somerton.
We saw little of note until we reached Winterton Beach and parked in the turning area so that I could scope the sea - the car park was closed. There was instant action. During our half an hour stay, we counted a minimum of 40 Red-throated Divers, 1 Great Northern Diver and 1 Gannet. The Red- throats were largely flying north but some flew south so we couldn't be sure of numbers as some may have been returning. The GND was obvious, it's straight neck and heavier, slower wingbeats, stood out amongst it's smaller, faster flapping cousins. We also saw 30+ Cormorants, many sporting their breeding plumage white 'price tags'.
More careful field scoping on the return trip, adding one Barn Owl and two Marsh Harriers to the day list.
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