5th October 2014

Weather was sunny throughout the day with a light SW wind, turning SSE.

The sea watch produced 1 Balearic, 13 Sooty and 14 Manx Shearwater, 4 Pom and 24 Arctic Skua. Another impressive count of Little Gull saw 2166 going north. 4 Dark-bellied Brent and 3 Pintail were also noted along with 2 Short-eared Owl heading north.

On the land, Jays provided the most excitement with at least 8 birds recorded (5 south landing, 4 Gorse field). Thornwick pool held Little Grebe and snipe.

Short-eared Owl. Martin Garner
Short-eared Owl. Martin Garner