19th February 2016

Sunshine at the start of the day was replaced by cloud later, with rain arriving from mid-afternoon; a south-westerly wind increased in strength during the day. Two Shelduck flew south during the seawatch and a Peregrine cruised past the Fog Station.

Seventy Pink-footed Geese flew north early morning, the Common Buzzard was still present, whilst South Landing attracted 14 Curlew and four Mistle Thrushes; 950 Woodpigeons represented an above average count. The two Richard’s Pipits again frequented the field north-east of the chalets at North Landing.

Gadwall, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas
Gadwall, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas