Back from a long weekend in the UK, it was time to hit BK this morning after yet another overnight snowfall. It has thawed a little whilst I have been away but conditions remain harsh. Checked out the sewage works at Torekov, scene of a recent water pipit (scarce this winter). No joy with the pipit but did scare up three rock pipits and finally connected with the long-staying grey wagtail. A small flock of fieldfare here provided my third year-tick of the day. Walking up to Torekov from here failed to produce any shags but did produce two teal and more fieldfare.
Checked Båstad next and added more year-ticks in the shape of two immaculate male long-tailed ducks, and single great crested grebe and red-throated diver. Three coot have taken up residence just outside the frozen harbour. Last stop of the day was a quick look for the dipper along the Stensån, no luck here either but did get a large flock of woodpigeons (30) and heard my first black woodpecker of the year.
The year-list no stands at just 70 species, hard going this year.
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