Arabian Grosbeak

Arabian Grosbeak
Arabian Grosbeak - Oman 4th March 2024

27 December, 2023

Mid morning start with a good SSW blow found plenty of movement offshore from the car park.

Great-northern Diver - 4w
Red-throated Diver - 7w
Diver sp 3w
Gannet - 75w
Med Gull c150
Pintail - 23w
Wigeon - 75w
Razorbill - 4w
Guillemot - 7w
Auk sp - c150w
Red-breasted Merganser - 7w
Brent Geese - 2 cudlow 
Turnstone - c200
Sanderling - c100
Grey Plover - 7
Oystercatcher - 30




Elmer Rocks (0930-1200hrs): A sea-watch was the only option in the prevailing conditions; fortunately, there was a good bit moving (mainly W) to maintain the interest. Log below….(OM)

Red-throated Diver – 9W
Great Northern Diver – 2W
Bonxie - 1W
Gannet – 295W
Common Scoter – 1W
Red-breasted Merganser – c.25 o/s
Pintail – 23W (flocks 14 & 9)
Grey Plover – 4
Sanderling – 40W
Kittiwake – 6W
Med Gull – 12 o/s
Razorbill – 20+ W
Guillemot – 2W
auk sp – 135W