19th December 2014

A moderate west-south-westerly wind and sunny conditions predominated. Seawatching produced 203 Fulmars moving north, one dark-bellied Brent Goose doing the same, a Bonxie flying south, four Kittiwakes and a Little Auk heading north. At least one Water Rail remained in residence at Thornwick Pool, whilst single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest lingered at Oceanview.

The Grey Heron remained at Buckton, with a Water Rail near the Dell, a minimum of three Stonechats and 30 Twite.

Twite, by John Beaumont
Twite, by John Beaumont
Water Rail, Buckton, by Alan Walkington
Water Rail, Buckton, by Alan Walkington