23rd March 2021

The weather consisted of overcast skies, a strengthening south-west wind and temperatures reaching ten degrees C. Twenty Eider on the seawatch was a surprise, with 16 north and four south. Fifty Pink-footed Geese flew north over the headland, whilst 45 Wigeon and a Woodcock remained in residence. Migrant passerines included three Hooded Crows, six Chiffchaffs, 12 Goldcrests, 26 Redwing, a Black Redstart and a Snow Bunting.

Kittiwake, Fog Station, by Phil Buxton
Black Redstart, outer head, by Brett Richards