25th September 2023

A bright day, with prolonged sunny intervals, a moderate south-westerly and temperatures peaking at 18 degrees C. Wildfowl were on the move during the seawatch with 21 Wigeon, seven Pintail and 183 Teal flying south. Notably, five juvenile Pomarine Skuas flew north, with 26 Little Gulls,a first calendar-year Caspian Gull and a Merlin also recorded.

Wader interest included a flock of 31 Lapwing west over the village and 14 Bar-tailed Godwits on South Landing beach. A Shoveler dropped onto Thornwick Pools, ducks were also represented by 25 Wigeon, 82 Mallard and 118 Teal. Elsewhere, Oceanview attracted a Yellow Wagtail and two Lesser Redpolls.

Bar-tailed Godwits, South Landing, by Alan Walkington