17th November 2024

Cooler, becoming overcast after a sunny morning with a light westerly and a maximum temperature of 7°C.

Little Auks were the key species on the seawatch with three passing north and 14 south. Other birds included a Great Northern and 21 Red-throated Divers and five Little Gulls.

The group of seven Lesser White-fronted Geese remained on the Outer Head together with the juvenile Russian White-front. Two Whooper Swans flew over and a Lapland Bunting was near Briel Nook. Waters at Thornwick held a Shoveler, 74 Teal and 23 Tufted Ducks.

Shoveler, Thornwick Pools (Brett Richards)