29th July 2024

A sunny, warm day with a light onshore wind developing and temperatures reached 20 degrees C. Three Minke Whales fed off the headland during the morning. Elsewhere, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull was on the sea off Beacon Hill, while Thornwick Pools hosted single Wigeon, Shoveler, Teal and Dunlin together with two Snipe.

Emperor with Red Admiral, North Dykes, by John Beaumont