3rd May 2016

A largely sunny day, with moderate westerly winds and temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. During the seawatch, a Blue Fulmar flew north, together with four Whimbrel, whilst 25 Sandwich Terns moved south.

Thornwick Pools attracted both Common Sandpiper and Dunlin. The Hoopoe was relocated in the Outer Head gardens early morning, where it showed sporadically until mid-afternoon. In addition, there were 19 Wheatears, a Whinchat, a Black Redstart, two Ring Ouzel, one Fieldfare, one Grasshopper Warbler, a White Wagtail, seven Yellow Wagtails and a Lesser Redpoll.

West of the Dykes, Buckton hosted a Short-eared Owl.

Hoopoe, Lighthouse Road, by Andy Hood
Hoopoe, Lighthouse Road, by Andy Hood
Tawny Owl, Whelkie Wynds, by Brett Richards
Tawny Owl, Whelkie Wynds, by Brett Richards