Doc Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Was at my caravan at the weekend and we went to Holme next to Sea on Saturday. High Tide was at 10.30 so got there about 9.30 and stayed till 11.30. A very warm day with a little breeze, there was quite a few professional birders around doing sea watching. Out at sea and in the distance we saw Common Scoters, must have been over 100. A Bonxie aka Great Skua flew by, pretty close could easily make out it's markings and distinct shape. A couple of Artic Skuas were also noted as were four Gannets, two of them juvinilles, which came right to the shoreline. There was also a Guillimot in winter attire swimming in the sea about 50 yards of the beach. About 6 Common Terns were fishing out at sea, kept diving in loads of times, they were there for the complete two hours. Loads of Comorants and someone said a few Shags, but I couldn't tell them apart with my scope. Later on I aslo noted three Red Throated Divers flying by. On the beach in front of us appeared a fantastic Wheatear, it was simply lovely and really looked neat and well kept. All in all a great couple of hours on the beach. We walked back to the car through the Pine Trees and spotted Goldcrests, Coal Tit's, Long Tailed Tit's and a Green Woodpecker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Great report Mick. This reminded me... There was also a Guillimot in winter attire swimming in the sea about 50 yards of the beach. http://www.eastmidla...cued-guillemot/ We rescued one of those. I've never been so close to one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Good report Mick, did some ringing there many years ago! It's a top migrant spot, well done on the Bonxie, not an easy tick this far South. Lets hope Gib point has some good birds on Saturday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 What a cute picture Craig, you done really well, these birds need looking after. I rescued a Manx Shearwater a few years back as well. Ron can't wait till Saturday, are we doing some sea watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Mick, I thought you might like a good quality close-up of the rescued Guillemot. I forgot I had taken this! Rescued Guillemot by EquÃnox, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Cracking bird! I love Guillies and Razorbills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Striking looking bird, a lovely photo Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DN18 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Great write up Mick. Makes my observing report (soon to go on my blog) seem dull And a cracking photo Graig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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