5th February 2021

Another overcast day, with persistent light rain and fog during the afternoon. The day was dominated by one species, with record-breaking numbers of Woodcock scattered across the headland. In total 195 Woodcock were located, although significant areas of suitable habitat including the Dykes went unchecked; this smashes the previous best ever local count of 96 birds. Other indications of cold weather movement included three Lapwing, 42 Redwing and 13 Fieldfare. A morning seawatch at North Landing was quiet, although four Wigeon, three Eider and a Bonxie flew south.

Woodcock, outer head, by Craig Thomas