19th March 2019

A day of sunny intervals, but also overcast at times, with light south-west winds and temperatures attaining 11 degrees C. Sightings during the seawatch included seven Eider, a Bonxie flying north and 78 Puffin; the latter part of a significant increase along the cliffs.

Two Whooper Swans flew north over the village, whilst a Red Kite initially over the outer head was presumably joined by another mid-morning, when two Red Kites circled over Hartendale. Passerine interest included increased numbers of Meadow Pipits, Pied Wagtails and Starling, with a minimum of 1200 of the latter gathering on the headland. In addition, there were 13 Bullfinch, 32 Yellowhammers and 13 Reed Buntings, the latter including a flock of 12 males near Hartendale.

Kestrel, Gorse Field, by Alan Walkington
Black Oil Beetles, outer head, by Jo Hood