Storm Darragh certainly impacted the headland, with storm force northerly winds blowing over trees, but also resulting in an impressive seawatch for the time of year. Squally, heavy showers also featured, adding to the rapidly rising water table.
A Black-necked Grebe alighted in front of the Seawatch Observatory in the morning before continuing north. However, arguably the day’s main feature was a movement of 101 Little Auks (99 north, 2 south). Other notable highlights included a Bonxie south, 13 Puffins north, two Great Northern Divers, four Sooty Shearwaters and eight Manx Shearwaters. Two Whooper Swans on a flash near Old Fall Hedge were the best of the rest.
