12th December 2014

A moderate north-westerly changed into a south-westerly later, with sunshine predominating after an overcast start and temperatures were low at 3 degrees C. The seawatch produced 246 Fulmars flying north, a Velvet Scoter also north, 120 Shags heading south from the roost, a Peregrine over and three Little Auks flying north.

Another Velvet Scoter remained off South Landing, where a Bar-tailed Godwit and six Sanderling were on the beach. A female Stonechat frequented the Bay Brambles, whilst a Chiffchaff stayed at Oceanview.

Stonechat, Chrys Mellor
Stonechat, by Chrys Mellor