Although Sunday morning is a regular time for kayaking the forecast for this Sunday was less than favourable. Force 6 from the north accompanied by continuous rain was enough to put an end to any thoughts about paddling.
A meal out on Saturday evening resulted in the opportunity to help out with a co-ordinated count of the Brent Geese in Jersey. These are always interesting had have been taking place for so long that it has been possible to build a reasonably accurate picture of the status of the birds.
In just two locations yesterday there were 1340 birds present, which is really healthy total, it will be interesting to see the total figures when they are available.
For the latest news check out the Jersey Birds website.
18th December 2005 1280 ( this was the highest monthly count since 1989)
19th February 2006 1131
21st November 2007 1528
13th January 2008 1267
19th December 2009 1243
16th January 2010 1566
20th February 2011 1547
Can't find the data for 2012, if I can put my hands on it later I will update the blog
12th December 2013 1375
St Aubin's Fort, Belcroute and the fields just inland drew a blank. Not a goose in sight.
Looking back towards La Haule, it was clear that there was a pretty good turn out.
Not the best picture but the weather was awful and I was using my phone.
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