There has been reports of a drake Black Scoter enjoying the company of a group of Common Scoter over the past few days off Stag Rocks at Bamburgh, Northumberland. The recent stormy weather has made it difficult to view this rare visitor. Elsewhere Bean and White-fronted Geese have been again noted at Holywell and Druridge, whilst a Slavonian Grebe continues to enjoy the QEII Country Park. A Black Redstart has also again been visiting Tynemouth at the base of the Pier and a drake American Wigeon remains at Grindon Lough.
On the last day of the month a couple of Waxwings were found with some thrushes on the road between Druridge Pools & Widdrington. There has been very few Waxwings reported in the county so far this year.
The long staying special guest; a Long-Billed Dowitcher is still loving its winter at Cresswell Pond.
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A view of Bamburgh Castle and Stag Rocks at Bamburgh,
Northumberland by Adriana Buskin
