9th January 2016

An overcast day, with a moderate south-westerly wind and occasional light rain. Seawatching highlights included 93 Red-throated Divers, 12 dark-bellied Brent Geese, one Goldeneye, nine Little Gulls and a Bonxie flying south and two Shelduck and a Little Auk heading north.

Seventeen Wigeon and the drake Pintail frequented North Marsh, with the Gadwall on Thornwick Pools. Twelve Woodcock were recorded, along with a Jack Snipe and 120 Lapwing. At least one Richard’s Pipit remained between North Landing and North Marsh, with two Stonechats and 13 Redwing also located.

Brent Geese, Fog Station, by Craig Thomas
Brent Geese, Fog Station, by Craig Thomas