19th April 2016

The weather consisted light/moderate north-westerly winds and sunshine. During the seawatch, a Shelduck, one Red-throated Diver, 158 Fulmars, two Manx Shearwaters, six Sandwich and one Common Tern flew north.

Two pairs of Shelduck, two Tufted Duck and a Little Grebe were present on the Headland. Single Merlin and Long-eared Owl frequented the Outer Head. A Firecrest remained on the hedgerows south of the Lighthouse; additional passerine migrants included two Lesser Whitethroats, a Common Whitethroat, four Sedge Warblers, two Grasshopper Warblers, two Ring Ouzels, four Fieldfare and two Yellow Wagtails. The two Richard’s Pipits continued their long stay at North Landing, whilst a Corn Bunting on the Outer Head was notable.

Long-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Alan Walkington
Long-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Alan Walkington
Long-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Andy Hood
Long-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Andy Hood
Firecrest, Gorse Field, by Tony Dixon
Firecrest, Gorse Field, by Tony Dixon