8th January 2015

Another day of moderate south-south-westerly winds and overcast conditions, with temperatures of 7 degrees C. Three Great Northern Divers flying south during the morning’s seawatch were noteworthy, as were five Blue Fulmars also flying south, whilst three Kittiwakes and a similar number of Razorbills were recorded. However, after recent days where many tens of thousands of Guillemots were present, there were relatively few. Thirty-two Turnstones were also noted below the Fog Station. Meanwhile, work continues to expand the size of Thornwick Pool, with the increased area of water proving attractive to large gulls for the first time.

Herring Gulls, Thornwick Pool, by John Beaumont
Herring Gulls, Thornwick Pool, by John Beaumont