BELVIDE 10.12.24 Overcast NE 3

 3 redhead Smew dropped in at dusk. The question is, where are they hiding and are they probably the same birds we had last winter? 17 Goldeneye at dusk is the highest count of the winter so far, of what has been a poor showing for the species. The Lesser Scaup was off the dam, also 2 Pintail, 3 Shelduck and 119 Wigeon were counted. An adult Caspian Gull roosted this evening, also an adult Mediterranean Gull, 3 Yellow-legged Gulls and 2 GBB Gull. A Goshawk flew into the reservoir plantation at dusk. 2 Little Egret were noted.