23rd January 2026

Overcast, with misty conditions and light rain, strong east-south-east winds, and a high of seven degrees C. A total of 43 Russian White-fronted Geese roosted once again on the outer head before they flew off west. Additional wildfowl interest included three Eiders on the seawatch, three Gadwall and 105 Teal on Thornwick Pools, while nine Tufted Ducks frequented Thornwick Lakes.

Gadwall, Thornwick Pools, by Brett Richards