14th January 2022

Sunny and cam, with very little wind and temperatures peaking at five degrees C. Thornwick Pools hosted a Shelduck and 138 Teal. A Water Rail appeared on the edge of the pond at Highcliffe Manor; other sightings from the South Landing area included the long-staying Velvet Scoter, seven Sanderling, two Woodcock, 18 Fieldfare, a Chiffchaff and two Grey Wagtails.

Guillemots, outer head, by Alan Walkington