26th March 2026

A day of light northerly winds, sunny intervals and high of eight degrees C. Two Manx Shearwaters flew north during a morning seawatch that also featured three Eiders moving in ther opposite direction. An additional two drake Eiders were off South Dykes. The Thornwick area hosted seven Gadwall, 23 Tufted Ducks and the year’s first White Wagtail. In addition, a Black Redstart was on the outer head near the Lighthouse.

White Wagtail, Thornwick Pools, by Brett Richards