7th July 2014

A seawatch in light south-westerly winds and sunny conditions produced 35 Manx Shearwaters moving north, 44 Common Scoters north and 20 Sandwich Terns also heading north. In addition, a drake Velvet Scoter spent time on the sea off the Headland before flying south.

adult male Velvet Scoter off Foghorn. Brett Richards
adult male Velvet Scoter off Foghorn. Brett Richards

Thornwick Pool continued to prove attractive, with single Teal, Ringed Plover, Dunlin and juvenile Yellow Wagtail. A juvenile Grey Wagtail was also present on the Headland.

Dunlin, Thornwick Pool. Paul Reed
Dunlin, Thornwick Pool. Paul Reed.