8th December 2015

The weather consisted of moderate southerly winds and overcast conditions. Seawatching was quiet, with five Wigeon flying south, together with seven Knot and four Lapwing, whilst a Fieldfare flew in off the sea. After an absence of a few days, thousands of Guillemots were back in residence, although only 42 Razorbills were recorded.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Grey Heron, nine Teal and the drake Pintail. A single Waxwing rested briefly on the southern edge of the village at Hartendale before heading south.

Teal, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas
Teal, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas