18th April 2017

Another largely sunny day, with a moderate north-westerly wind again suppressing temperatures. Seawatching highlights included two Velvet Scoters and five Manx Shearwaters flying north and two Sandwich Terns moving south.

A pair of Shoveler, a pair of Red-breasted Merganser and six Eiders sheltered between South Landing and South Dykes. Thornwick Pools hosted three Snipe, three Little Ringed Plovers and a Snipe. The Grasshopper Warbler remained in residence at South Dykes, whilst a White Wagtail was on the nearby golf links; another White Wagtail frequented the golf course on the outer head. 

Little Ringed Plover, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington