17th January 2021

A bright day, with prolonged sunny intervals, a relatively light north-westerly wind and temperatures reaching five degrees C. A northerly movement of 674 Fulmars was the most noteworthy record from the morning seawatch.

Another feeding movement of Pink-footed Geese took place, with 570 moving north-west early morning. The outer head also attracted three Woodcock, two Snipe, 60 Redwing, ten Mistle Thrushes, a Fieldfare, 160 Tree Sparrows, 285 Linnets, 56 Yellowhammers and a Lapland Bunting. Notable sightings west of the Dykes included a Short-eared Owl, four Stonechats and a flock of 55 Lapland Buntings.

Skylark, North Cliffs, by Craig Thomas