27th December 2016

Another sunny day, with a moderate westerly wind and temperatures reaching 6 degrees C. Seawatching highlights included single Scaup and Manx Shearwater and three Bonxies flying north, whilst 575 Common Scoters flew past the headland. Elsewhere, a single Pink-footed Goose accompanied the 138-strong flock of Greylags and a Snow Bunting flew in off the sea.

West of the Dykes, sightings from Buckton included two Short-eared Owls, two Stonechats and three Corn Buntings.

Wren, outer head, by Alan Walkington
Wren, outer head, by Alan Walkington