26th September 2022

Strong north-north-west winds featured during a day of squally showers and temperatures peaking at 12 degrees C. The seawatch was relatively quiet despite potentially promising conditions with a Long-tailed Skua south, 11 Arctic Skuas, one Sooty Shearwater north, two Little Gulls and 100 Red-throated Divers offshore. Two Pink-footed Geese and a Goldeneye lingered at Thornwick Pools. Three Grey Plovers remained on the shore below the South Cliffs, while a Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing was the pick of the passerines.

Goldeneye, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington