21st March 2016

The weather consisted of light/moderate west-north-westerly winds and sunny intervals with cloud increasing during the day. During the seawatch, a Grey Heron flew south and ten Eider were recorded (six north, ten south), as were 40 Puffins.

Fifteen Teal, five Wigeon and two Shelduck frequented the Headland’s freshwaters, with four Grey Herons, two Common Buzzards and a Jack Snipe also present. Three White Wagtails were new arrivals, whilst the two Richard’s Pipits stayed in residence in the cliff top field at North Landing. Eight Redwing were present, with two migrant Goldcrests on the Outer Head.

Shag, Outer Head, by Alan Walkington
Shag, Outer Head, by Alan Walkington