26th September 2016

It was an overcast day, with moderate south-westerly winds and occasional rain. Seawatching produced four Eider, 17 Red-throated Divers, a Manx Shearwater and 590 Black-headed Gulls flying south, whilst two Bonxies and an Arctic Skua were also recorded.

The Taiga Bean Goose again accompanied Greylags near North Marsh, where there were also four Gadwall and 22 Wigeon. Thornwick Pools attracted 25 Teal, a Grey Heron, three Snipe and three Dunlin.

Seven Yellow-browed Warblers remained, a legacy of last week’s incredible influx.

Taiga Bean Goose (with Greylags and Mallard), North Marsh, by Craig Thomas
Taiga Bean Goose (with Greylags and Mallard), North Marsh, by Craig Thomas
Taiga Bean Goose with Greylag, North Marsh, by Tony Dixon
Taiga Bean Goose with Greylag, North Marsh, by Tony Dixon