19th October 2016

A day of strong north-north-west winds and overcast skies. Seawatching highlights included five Barnacle Geese and two Eider north, single Velvet Scoter and Goosander south, three Sooty Shearwaters, three Manx Shearwaters, a Red-necked Grebe north and a first-winter Mediterranean Gull.

The headland’s goose flock contained one Taiga Bean Goose, seven Tundra Bean Geese and a single Barnacle Goose. The Great Grey Shrike again frequented the Gorse Field, whilst additional records included a Water Rail and a Ring Ouzel.

Barnacle Geese, Fog Station, by Craig Thomas
Barnacle Geese, Fog Station, by Craig Thomas
Mediterranean Gull, with Black-headed and Common Gulls, Fog Station, by Craig Thomas
Mediterranean Gull, with Black-headed and Common Gulls, Fog Station, by Craig Thomas