15th December 2021

Sunny intervals dominated a day of relatively light south-westerly winds and temperatures that peaked at 12 degrees C. A total of 52 Red-throated Divers flew south during a seawatch that also produced 90 Kittiwakes north and a Bonxie south. However, the highlight was a melanistic Guillemot that tracked north; 68 Cormorants were also notable, with the majority sinensis. Thornwick Pools attracted 79 Teal and a Goldeneye, whilst a Long-tailed Duck was seen off the South Cliffs. A Red Kite overflew nearby South Landing.

Red Kite, South Landing, by Morgan Caygill