Wednesday 22nd October

6 Whoopers were roosting at Bogside - another 11 flew in to join them and a single bird was on the upper estuary. 338 Wigeon were scattered along the estuary. 108 Teal, 83 Mallard, and at least 2 Gadwall were on the upper estuary.

A count at the Belvedere Pond in Eglinton Park produced:
63 Teal
10 Mallard
9 Wigeon
33 Curlew
11 Snipe

c.100 Redwings were feeding on Hawthorns at the edge of the park.

A Grey Phalarope was reported south of Saltcoats Harbour. I went to have a look. It was feeding just off the promenade between Stevenston and Saltcoats.

(Photos: Whoopers and Grey Phalarope)