The wait for the arrival of spring goes on. A bit of movement seems to be happening though, with two Woodcock flushed from the Forvie ternery this week, and a couple more Whooper Swans north over the estuary.
Also today, I was interested to hear from a Reliable Source that there was a lone drake Common Scoter on the estuary. This is pretty unusual - I've only seen one there in six years. Here's the photo for proof!
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Meanwhile at least one Short-eared Owl continues to patrol the rough grass outside the Forvie Centre, and the female Scaup remains on Sand Loch.
Date of first returning Sandwich Terns? Mid-May at this rate. Place your bets now....
Hi Samwise. Put mr down for April 8th. Maybe I'll see them a few days before you down here!
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