Wednesday 5th December, 2018

After yesterday’s sun back to poor weather again today with cloud and rain, a moderate southerly wind and a raw 6c.

The usual morning sea-watch had no great numbers but some quality with two Velvet Scoter, 24 Common Scoter, 27 Red-throated Diver, two Great Northern Diver and 52 Fulmar.

At Thornwick Pools, five Teal, 19 Mallard, Sparrowhawk, Barn Owl, seven Linnet, six Yellowhammer and a Reed Bunting.

Linnet by Geoff Carr