No new species seen since Saturday but yesterday's spring-like weather(+6C & light wind) brought at least 1 additional SNOWY OWL.
That brings our total since December 12th up to 9 confirmed, with 3 more possible.
One owl has managed to find enough food to keep it here for at least 10 days. I saw it feeding on a Harlequin and a bolus which I inspected showed that the owl had eaten at least 1 song bird. They certainly are more of a generalist than their stereotype.
The temperature has dipped to -3C this morning, creating a very light, ice sheen on parts of the boardwalks ...... just enough to catch one unawares. Nonetheless, with the ground here completely bare, a bit of icy walking is precious little hardship compared to the rest of the region.
HARLEQUIN DUCKS are holding at moderately high numbers and, on occassion, hitting new peaks. At one point on the 28th there were 68 in a single flock with at least 40 more scattered in small groups. That's the first time that I've actually counted over 100.
SNOW BUNTINGS seemed to drop but closer checking found the misssing birds scattered and foraging about the island.
A third FOX SPARROW has appeared
A 1st year EAGLE patroled the island much of Sunday, scavaging or killing a juvenile HERRING GULL. Because of the feeding location, I suspect it was a scavanged carcass.
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