2nd November 2020

A westerly wind strengthened once again, with occasional showers and sunny intervals; temperatures reached 12 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included 16 Whooper Swans, a Great Northern Diver and one Manx Shearwater flying south, with a Long-tailed Duck and 103 Little Gulls moving north.

In addition, 142 Pink-footed Geese and a further 90 Whooper Swans flew south over the headland; wildfowl interest also included a Shoveler, 15 Wigeon, 143 Teal and two Goldeneye. Passerine interest included a 5000-strong flock of Woodpigeons and three Lapland Buntings over the outer head.

Stonechat, South Landing, by Alan Walkington