The Birdie Group enjoyed a very successful morning on Wednesday 16th, led by David & Liz, had an adventurous outing, fist catching a bus, all 19 of us, then along Catty Maggie's Loan, down a bridleway off the Airport road to Scapa Pier, a distance of about 3.5 miles . Over 30 different species of birds were sighted, too numerous to name them all, but the specials were 2 Little Auk's at Scapa Pier, rare in Orkney from the high Arctic, a flock of golden Plover, then some greenfinches near Crantit Dairy . Everyone enjoyed some tasty soup and sandwiches provided by Liz & David with a very big thank you from all the group.
December outing will be on the 14th meeting at the old PowerBowl carpark 1000Hrs.

Many thanks to everyone (11) who turned up to day Wed 14th to brave the weather which was not bad for December, to have a stroll around the Peerie Sea and see so many species of ducks and birds in a small area, all told we saw 14 which was not bad for the time of year. Then rounded off with a relaxing warm up with our coffee and nibbles in the Picky centre for a chat.
I will get the 2012 programme sent out to everyone in good time prior to our next meeting on the 18th Jan which will be in Stromness. In the mean time wish you all a Happy Christmas and good birdie watching for the New Year.
Ken