Hornsea aythya numbers have been low recently. Im not sure on exact counts. There is a lot of duck movement between Hornsea & Tophill, partly explaining the fluctuating counts at both sites. Interesting how the reports don't appear to show a decrease despite the general perception

Pochard are down this winter to approx 100. Last winter saw higher numbers than recent years peaking at around 220. Last year aside, they are decreasing. About 80% are males.

The snow geese were still near Aike this morning with 2500 pinkfeet. They seemed to fly in low this morning with group of 500 pinkfeet, so wonder if they roosted elsewhere...maybe Leven carrs

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