29th December 2015

After an overcast start, unbroken sunshine prevailed along with moderate south-westerly winds. During the seawatch, 28 Red-throated Divers headed south, two Great Northern Divers flew north and a Blue Fulmar, three dark-bellied Brent Geese, 12 Shelduck, 14 Wigeon, 23 Teal and a Goldeneye flew south all flew south. In addition, 11 Eider and two Bonxies headed north, whilst 381 Shag left the roost and 23 Purple Sandpipers were in residence.

The Pink-footed Goose again associated with the Greylags, five Wigeon and 41 Teal frequented North Marsh, along with a Grey Heron and two Stonechats. Nearby, the two Richard’s Pipits continued to show well around the flash in the cliff top field between the Marsh and North Landing. Two Woodcocks were present in South Dykes.

Coal Tit, Oceanview, by Andy Hood
Coal Tit, Oceanview, by Andy Hood
Richard's Pipits, between North Marsh and North Landing, by Tony Dixon
Richard’s Pipits, between North Marsh and North Landing, by Tony Dixon
Richard's Pipit, between North Marsh and North Landing, by Tony Dixon
Richard’s Pipits, between North Marsh and North Landing, by Tony Dixon