14th February 2022

A moderate wind veered west-south-west to north-west, with overcast skies and persistent rain, heavy at times; temperatures reached seven degrees C. Thornwick Pools attracted 86 Teal, while nine Coot represented a significant arrival in the local context, including five on Thornwick Lakes. The first-winter Velvet Scoter remained off South Landing along with 19 Great Crested Grebes; 15 Fieldfare also flew west.

Fulmar, North Cliffs, by Dan Howe