5th March 2015

A day of light south-west winds, overcast conditions and temperatures reaching 7 degrees C. A Blue Fulmar flew north during the seawatch, together with 304 Pink-footed Geese, seven Wigeon and seven Common Scoters headed south, whilst 35 Puffins did likewise. A Great Crested Grebe was on the sea, whilst 40 Purple Sandpipers were on the Outer Head.

The five Red-necked Grebes remained off Sewerby, the Velvet Scoter appeared again off South Landing, a Barn Owl was near North Marsh and two Coal Tits and a Grey Wagtail frequented South Dykes.

Red-necked Grebes off Sewerby, by Tony Dixon
Red-necked Grebes off Sewerby, by Tony Dixon