Sunday, November 27, 2022

It seems that the sea just keeps on giving.....I saw three feeding frenzies at Ardmair this morning; and just after one started in Loch Kanaird, a little gull came flying from the direction of the fish farm.


After a wet night, there had been a dry spell early on with a light breeze; but already dark clouds were massing again to the south - and as I made my way round the spit (the tide having just dropped enough) the rain began. I noted oystercatchers, turnstones, and rock pipits on the beach before packing the optics away and returning to my car.

Later: Having been home and dried off optics and clothing, I went back to Ardmair. From the lay-by I could see that a feeding frenzy was going on on Loch Kanaird and I made my way along to the spit. I hoped for a closer view of the little gull - but I didn't see it again. I became aware of a red-throated diver close in and reckoned that the feeding must indeed be good for it tolerate my presence.


It dived frequently, and while it was submerged, tiny silvery fish could be seen jumping out of the water onto the seaweed. The tide was now quite a way out, and the gulls seemed to lose interest, retiring to rocks and spits to rest and preen while many of the razorbills appeared to be heading gradually towards the open sea.

// posted by Christine @ 4:16 AM
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