14th January 2023

Strong south-westerly winds gradually dropped in strength before picking up again through the afternoon; a wet start with sunny intervals then dominating and temperatures peaking at nine degrees C. An Eider flying south was the best of a very quiet seawatch, otherwise two Whooper Swans and 234 Teal were in residence. The Kingfisher made another brief appearance, while 25 Curlew frequented North Moor.

Kestrel (1st-winter male), South Landing, by Brett Richards