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The day began with strong north-north-west winds that gradually reduced in strength before a more westerly airflow re-established; bright spells were interspersed with squally showers during the morning. Seawatching highlights included: 22 Pink-footed Geese moving south, with three dark-bellied Brent Geese, 80 Wigeon, a Pintail and three Velvet Scoters flying north. A total of 161 Manx Shearwaters also flew north, together with a Great Shearwater at 0853hrs and 55 Sooty Shearwaters. Skua interest was provided by 51 Bonxies, 50 Arctic Skuas and nine Pomarine Skuas, including five adults flying north during the evening. Two Little Egrets and a first-winter Mediterranean Gull lingered around the outer head.
Elsewhere, the Pied Crow remained in residence in the village and a Snow Bunting was located near the Gorse Field.
