22nd January 2016

It was a largely overcast day, with a belt of rain from mid-morning and a south-westerly wind. Seawatching produced a Blue Fulmar lingering offshore and a Bonxie that flew north. Wildfowl on the headland included 35 Teal, five Wigeon and the Pintail, a Common Buzzard frequented Micklemires and a Water Rail was at North Landing. A total of 22 Curlew represented a good tally for this winter, whilst 900 Woodpigeons were also recorded. The three Richard’s Pipits remained at North Landing.

Pintail, Thornwick Pools, by Brett Richards
Pintail, Thornwick Pools, by Brett Richards