Despite only a light/moderate south-south-westerly wind and sunshine, temperatures only reached 4 degrees C. Seawatching highlights included 344 Fulmars, two Wigeon and 11 Puffins flying north; yesterday’s day count of six Puffins and the 11 today both broke the previous January day record that had stood at a mere three birds.
Thornwick Pools attracted nine Teal, a Gadwall and five Snipe. Nearby the three Richard’s Pipits again frequented the field immediately east of North Landing, whilst a first-winter male Black Redstart at North Landing was a new arrival.
