Gusting gale force north-north-westerlies, overcast skies and occasional rain ensured the seawatch comprised the main event. A Great Shearwater flew slowly north at close range at 1700hrs, with views establishing it was a different individual to yesterday’s bird. Other notable sightings included 15 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, 48 Wigeon, a Pintail, two Eider, 81 Sooty Shearwaters, 72 Manx Shearwaters and four Arctic Terns flying north. Birds heading south included 118 Teal, 38 Bonxies, 103 Arctic Skuas and 11 Long-tailed Skuas.
