Starting at Lintrathen, then Montrose Basin, next Barry Buddon, followed by Westhaven, Craigmill Den and my garden.
A confident estimate of Canada Geese numbers at Lintrathen last week was 1500, seen from either of the two hides
Occasionally one or two flew a bit closer to the new hide
At least 150 Lapwings were also at Lintrathen
Greenland White-fronted Goose centre, photo taken from 300-400 metres. I was convinced I'd glimpsed a White-front from the Lurgies path while scanning the Pink-footed Geese so I too a few photos as they re-oriented as the tide rose. The original photos showed the orange legs better and this photo its face
Still two Little Egrets at the Lurgies, sometimes together and mobile in the strong wind. I think that sitting in a bit of cover might give a better (lucky) closer view, or wait till they take residence on the salt pans like last year
Some late terns were hanging around on the beach at Buddon Ness. I didn't see the juvenile Black Tern in a somewhat rushed visit at low tide
Stonechats have returned to the beaches at Westhaven and Easthaven with a pair at each site at the weekend
Starling at Westhaven
One of around twelve Long-tailed Tits flitting around Craigmill Den near the burn
Tree Sparrow in my garden, one of four seen today and they've arrived almost on the same date as last year
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