scat·ter·ing 
/ˈskætərɪŋ/ noun
plural scat·ter·ings /ˈskætərɪŋ/ noun [count] : a small number or group of things or people that are seen or found at different places or times — usually + of ▪ The museum had a scattering of visitors last week. ▪ There were scatterings of geese in the park.
