29th July 2015

The day featured a strong north-north-westerly, overcast conditions and occasional drizzle. Seawatching highlights included a Red-throated Diver flying north, a Blue Fulmar also moving north together with 192 Fulmars, 26 Manx Shearwaters and a Grey Plover, whilst a Pomarine Skua tracked south. Additional sightings included two Arctic Skuas, with 43 Sandwich and three Arctic Terns flying north and the Bonxie remained offshore.

A Ruff, one Green Sandpiper and three Dunlin frequented Thornwick Pools.

Ruff, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington
Ruff, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington