5th July 2016

It was a day of moderate north-westerly winds and drizzle in the morning, before brighter conditions later. During the seawatch, ten Teal, 132 Common Scoter and an early returning Purple Sandpiper flew north.

Away from the sea, records included the Mute Swan at North Marsh and single Teal, Dunlin and Green Sandpiper at Thornwick Pool. A 2nd calendar-year Mediterranean Gull, sporting a Polish ring, frequented South Landing. Additional sightings involved a Cuckoo near the Lighthouse, a juvenile Wheatear and one Grey Wagtail.

Mediterranean Gull, South Landing, by Andrew Allport
Mediterranean Gull, South Landing, by Andrew Allport
Cuckoo, Outer Head, by Andrew Allport
Cuckoo, Outer Head, by Andrew Allport