We have had some more stormy weather over the last few days, however, it doesn't seem to be affecting the birds too much. The only real change is that the Iceland Gull that was here, seems to have departed. That said, I have seen a bird, both last night and this morning, that I believe may have been another Icelander, but the light on both occasions was too poor for a definate ID, and I haven't been able to find it during daylight. It is definitely a white winged gull though.
We still have one Glaucous hanging about with the Herring/GBB Gull flock. Incredibly, the ducks (2 Scoter and 1 L-T) are still here also. I watched the Long-Tailed diving down on the platform legs this morning while 40 ft waves were crashing through. These sea ducks are incredibly tough.
Other birds present have been the Kittiwakes, a few Fulmars and a few passing Gannets. In addition, much to the delight of the gulls each time it catches a fish, the Grey Seal is still visiting us.
