17th October 2017

Another day of strong westerly winds and largely sunny skies. Ten Shelduck, 13 Wigeon, two Scaup, 70 Common Scoter, and a Leach’s Petrel flew south, whilst 15 Little Gulls moved north.

A Whooper Swan circled Thornwick, whilst 165 Pink-footed Geese flew south. A Water Rail frequented Thornwick Pools, as did the two Bearded Tits. A male Black Redstart was seen in the village, whilst 19 Rock Pipits and two Grey Wagtails fed on South Landing beach.

Bearded Tit, Thornwick Pools, by Andy Hood