Nith Estuary

Approx 29,000 gulls south down the River Nith past Kirkconnell Merse, to roost on the Solway. At dusk: Herring Gull (c.13,000, of which at least 10% appeared to be argentatus race), Common Gull (c.8,500), Black-headed Gull (c.7,500) & GBB Gull (c.40). Paul Massey. Also Peregrine, c.2,000 Barnacle Geese & c.800 Pink-footed Geese on the Merse. Earlier, 72 Whooper Swans in field near Brow Well.