16th January 2019

The weather consisted of moderate south-westerly winds, generally overcast skies with sunny intervals later and temperatures peaking at eight degrees C. The morning seawatch was quiet, with three Common Scoter, 19 Red-throated Divers and five Razorbill noted. Wildfowl interest included two Shelduck returning to Thornwick Pools, along with 26 Teal. West of the Dykes, continued passerine interest at Buckton included 60 Linnets, 250 Yellowhammers and 80 Corn Buntings.

Teal, Thornwick Pools, by Mike Smith