Stephen Dunstan
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This morning was bright and fairly calm down ont' Prom, and for once this year I was there early (0630 hours). Last year similar early starts in March had produced flocks of 75 and 68 Whoopers heading north over the sea, and I have to say I was fairly hopeful in the conditions. What I did see surpassed my expectations.
Even though they were some way out I could hear the throng distantly when I couldn't see them in the scope. Putting the scope to one side I could see a 'white mist' with the naked eye. A flock which I subsequently estimated at 175 birds headed north over the Irish Sea, a fantastic sight.
Hopefully they pick their days right, as the thought of such a large group flying through an offshore wind farm in mist is worrying to say the least.
Stephen.
Even though they were some way out I could hear the throng distantly when I couldn't see them in the scope. Putting the scope to one side I could see a 'white mist' with the naked eye. A flock which I subsequently estimated at 175 birds headed north over the Irish Sea, a fantastic sight.
Hopefully they pick their days right, as the thought of such a large group flying through an offshore wind farm in mist is worrying to say the least.
Stephen.
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