11th February 2019

A light north-west wind, initially overcast skies before brighter spells and temperatures reaching seven degrees C. A seawatch from South Landing was rewarded with seven Eider, 17 Common Scoter, two Goldeneye, 96 Red-throated Divers and 90 Cormorants. Thornwick Pools attracted two Shelduck, 14 Teal and a Water Rail, whilst the Short-eared Owl continued its residence around the Lighthouse Grasslands.

Short-eared Owl, Lighthouse Grassland, by Alan Walkington