21st June 2015

A day of sunny intervals, moderate/strong westerly winds and temperatures that reached 17 degrees C. During the seawatch, 167 Fulmars flew north, with four Manx Shearwaters, one Barnacle Goose and a Grey Heron doing the same. Common Scoters were on the move, with 389 recorded heading north, whilst 34 Sandwich Terns did the same. Four immature Pomarine Skuas were still in residence, together with one Bonxie.

A Red Kite appeared over the Outer Head during the morning and a Green Sandpiper visited Thornwick Pool. Two Spotted Flycatchers were late migrants, with three Siskin and a Crossbill more typical. About 80 Swift moved south/west through the day and the White Wagtail again frequented the Lighthouse car-park.

Green Sandpiper, Thornwick Pool by Alan Walkington
Green Sandpiper, Thornwick Pool by Alan Walkington