4th October 2015

Winds were again light and eventually settled into a south-easterly flow, whilst there were sunny intervals and bright overcast conditions. Seawatching produced four Sooty and one Balearic Shearwater flying north, a Whimbrel also heading north, whilst two Pomarine Skuas were recorded; one offshore and the other moving south. Five Arctic Skuas and seven Bonxies also flew south.

A Great Northern Diver flew south over the Headland, whilst the Lighthouse grasslands hosted a Jack Snipe and two Short-eared Owls. There were 13 Yellow-browed Warblers recorded during the day and the Barred Warbler re-appeared at Old Fall Steps. Other migrants included eight Redwing, two Brambling, two Stonechats, two Pied Flycatchers, two Willow Warblers and single Redstart, Yellow Wagtail and Lapland Bunting. A flock of 24 Long-tailed Tits at North Landing was above average.

West of the Dykes, there were three Yellow-browed Warblers at Buckton.

Yellow-browed Warbler, Buckton (1 of 2 ringed) by Mark Thomas
Yellow-browed Warbler, Buckton (1 of 2 ringed) by Mark Thomas
Pomarine Skua, off Headland, by Chrys Mellor
Pomarine Skua, off Headland, by Chrys Mellor
Short-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Craig Thomas
Short-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Craig Thomas
Barred Warbler, Old Fall Steps, by Tony Dixon
Barred Warbler, Old Fall Steps, by Tony Dixon
Pied Flycatcher, Thornwick Camp, by Craig Thomas
Pied Flycatcher, Thornwick Camp, by Craig Thomas