20th December 2016

The weather consisted moderate/strong south-westerly winds, initially overcast skies with sunshine later. Seawatching highlights included 19 Wigeon, a Pochard, four Velvet Scoter, a Goosander and one Great Northern Diver flying south, whilst a first-winter Mediterranean Gull headed north. Additional sightings on the outer head included 52 Purple Sandpipers and a female-type Black Redstart.

Three Pink-footed Geese and a White-fronted Goose toured the headland, with three Jack Snipe also recorded.

Velvet Scoter, Fog Station, by Andrew Allport
Velvet Scoter, Fog Station, by Andrew Allport