10th December 2016

Another day of overcast skies and light south-westerly winds. During the seawatch, a Great Northern Diver flew north and a Great Crested Grebe moved south. A total of 214 Shags left the cliff roost, whilst a male Black Redstart at the Fog Station was a surprise.

Records off the southern side of the headland included two Great Northern Divers, four Long-tailed Duck, three Velvet Scoter and 62 Common Scoter. Single Merlin and Short-eared Owl hunted the headland.

Merlin, South Landing, by Alan Walkington
Merlin, South Landing, by Alan Walkington