2026 SIGHTINGS February is generally another quiet month with only a total of 168 species recorded. Gales in this month have produced Storm and Leach’s Petrel, Pomarine Skua and all the records of Puffin. Other rarities seen include Spoonbill (2004,2023), Bittern (2011,2012), Great White Egret (2023,2025), Glossy Ibis (2022), Cattle Egret (2024), Ring-billed Gull (1987), Pink-footed Goose (1996,2023), Green-winged Teal (2015), Shorelark (2004), Great Grey Shrike (1999,2000,2004) and Cirl Bunting (1943). Be prepared for early migrants with recent February records of Wheatear (2025) and Little Ringed Plover (2021). 1st February Reports to follow later....
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Combined Species Total so far in 2026 = 107 My total so far = 98 species
